-esce, -escent, -escence

1. The time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms: "This florescence should not be confused with another fluorescence which is descriptive of the emission of electromagnetic radiation; especially, of visible light, stimulated in a substance by the absorption of incident radiation and persisting only as long as the stimulating radiation is continued."
2. Etymology: from Modern Latin florescentia, from Latin florescentem, florescens, "blooming"; and from florescere, "to begin to bloom".

A reference to a condition, time, or period of flowering.

The maturing or ripening of fruit.

Becoming shrub-like; fruticose.

Having a somewhat glaucous appearance or nature; becoming glaucous.

1. A condition in which colored or luminous rings are seen around lights.
2. The perception of rings of color or of glare surrounding lights.

Fluorescence produced in tissue by the administration of some substance; such as, one that was previously irradiated.

Relating to an expression of or a showing of terror: The dreadful warning that a murderer had escaped caused a horrescent reaction by the nearby residents.