Phenological foliar metachromation

Definition

The fancy scientific term for when trees change color with the seasons—basically nature's way of showing off before everything dies. It's what makes autumn look like Instagram filters became real.

Example Usage

The phenological foliar metachromation in New England this fall is spectacular; every tree is basically a walking sunset.

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