be in flower

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Unfortunately, the shrub would not be in flower at this season; but if we can find one of the berries, and a leaf or two, I fancy I shall be able to identify it.

From The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters" by Reid, Mayne

It is not the season for them to be in flower yet; but when it is, I think we must take a walk there—with our luncheon in a basket—a little picnic in fact.

From Wives and Daughters by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn

To produce or yield blossoms; to blossom; to flower or be in flower.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

Most of the plants found will not be in flower, and these send up but a single, oblong, pointed leaf.

From Elements of Structural and Systematic Botany For High Schools and Elementary College Courses by Campbell, Douglas Houghton

The sweet peas will soon be in flower, the stocks, too, are showing buds.

From Three Years in Tristan da Cunha by Barrow, Katherine Mary