"Persistence (botany)"@en . "Persistence is the retention of plant organs after their normal function has been completed, in contrast with the shedding of deciduous organs after their purpose has been fulfilled. Absence or presence of persistent plant organs can be a helpful clue in plant identification, and may be one of many types of anatomical details noted in the species descriptions or dichotomous keys of plant identification guides. Many species of woody plants with persistent fruit provide an important food source for birds and other wildlife in winter."@en . . . . . . . . . . . "6123"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Persistence is the retention of plant organs after their normal function has been completed, in contrast with the shedding of deciduous organs after their purpose has been fulfilled. Absence or presence of persistent plant organs can be a helpful clue in plant identification, and may be one of many types of anatomical details noted in the species descriptions or dichotomous keys of plant identification guides. Many species of woody plants with persistent fruit provide an important food source for birds and other wildlife in winter."@en . . . . . . . . . . . "70684172"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . . "1090737743"^^ . . . . .