Remaining in place, not falling off. Opposites: caducous (falling early) and deciduous (falling seasonally).
Remaining attached longer than might be expected.
Remaining beyond the usual time.
A structure that stays on the plant after it serves its purpose, instead of falling off. The sepals of the rose which stay on the ripening rose hip are an example.
Continuing for some time.
A structure that stays on the plant after it serves its purpose, instead of falling off. The sepals of the rose which stay on the ripening rose hip are an example.