germination
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During dry years, no wildflowers appear above ground, but the seeds remain dormant until rain stimulates germination.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
"They wanted to play and build stuff. They were making houses or ships or scenery, and they wanted to jump in, and all of that learning was the germination of Roblox," he says.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025
This "staggered" germination was the plant's way to ensure survival over the long haul.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024
Kids get a firsthand look at plant science, from seed germination to the wonders of pollination.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
Hence many annual plants have evolved to hedge their bets by means of germination inhibitors, which make seeds initially dormant and spread out their germination over several years.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
