serotinous

Remaining on a tree after maturity and opening to release seeds only after exposure to certain conditions, especially heat from a fire. Used of the cones of gymnosperms.

Being a species having such cones.

In botany, appearing late in a season, or later than some allied species.

Appearing or blossoming later in the season than is customary with allied species.

Requiring the heat of a wildfire to open, in order to disperse its seed.

Appearing or blossoming later in the season than is customary with allied species.