Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
verna
Noun
ˈvər-nə
Definition
A term used to refer to a plant or species that is native to a certain region.
Examples
- The verna grass is essential for the local ecosystem during the spring.
- She loves observing the verna wildflowers as they bloom after winter.
- In botany, verna can describe annual plants that complete their life cycle in one season.
Meaning
Typically relates to something that grows or emerges during the spring, or refers to the seasonal aspect of flora.
Synonyms
- native
- indigenous
- local