Types
- Examples of evergreen perennials include Begonia and banana.
- Examples of deciduous perennials include goldenrod and mint.
- Examples of monocarpic perennials include Agave and some species of Streptocarpus.
- Examples of woody perennials include maple, pine, and apple trees.
- Examples of herbaceous perennials used in agriculture include alfalfa, Thinopyrum intermedium, and Red clover.
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