serotinous
adjective
1. (of conifer cones) Requiring the heat of a wildfire to open, in order to disperse its seed.
2. Appearing or blossoming later in the season than is customary with allied species.
1. (of conifer cones) Requiring the heat of a wildfire to open, in order to disperse its seed.
2. Appearing or blossoming later in the season than is customary with allied species.