as in blooming
to produce flowers
created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season
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Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
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Hummingbirds migrate annually due to changes in food availability as flowers stop blooming in colder months.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Clones of Stumpy are flowering for the first time this spring.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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If in the ground, tulips can survive outside in most USDA zones, but soil temperatures in pots never retain enough heat for spring flowering bulbs to survive frigid cold temperatures.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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The blossoming peach trees create a spectacular sight that attracts visitors every year, mostly from Greece but increasingly also from the rest of Europe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Spring time represents a fresh start with warmer weather, blossoming flowers and longer days.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Efflorescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efflorescing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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