effloresces

present tense third-person singular of effloresce
as in flowers
to produce flowers created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season

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blooms
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  • Hardy cyclamen is a perennial, which blooms in late summer to autumn with the leaves remaining evergreen throughout the winter.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Effloresces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effloresces. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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