florets

Definition of floretsnext
plural of floret

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Once March arrives, certain plants have already set their blooms for the upcoming flowering season, meaning pruning too early can remove those buds.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Last year the buds got off to a late start as well, also reaching Stage 1 on March 11.
    Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In spring, the lower valleys of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) burst into color with wild cherry and fruit tree blossoms, especially around the Tirthan Valley and Sainj Valley regions.
    Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The National Park Service declares peak bloom when 70 percent of the blossoms around the Tidal Basin, the reservoir on the National Mall, have opened.
    Kendall Staton, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • From March to May, the hiking trails are sprinkled with vibrant yellow desert marigolds, deep purple lupines, and bright red and orange Indian paintbrush blooms, among other varieties.
    Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
  • An appropriately tropical vibe fills this 530-room property sprawling across 32 acres of blooms, tropical grass, stone cranes, and deities.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Florets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florets. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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