spring ephemeral

Noun

(botany) A plant that grows in the spring and goes dormant in summer.

Japanese Meaning

春に成長し、夏に休眠状態になる植物

The forest floor is carpeted with a bright spring ephemeral that blooms before the trees leaf out.

林床は、樹木が葉を出す前に開花する、春に生育して夏に休眠する鮮やかな植物で覆われている。

Sense（1）

(botany) A plant that grows in the spring and goes dormant in summer.

Every year on Earth Day, I try to go for a hike in the woods near my house. I look for tadpoles and admire the spring ephemerals.

spring ephemerals

（ plural ）