flowering
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɫaʊɝɪŋ// UK //flˈaʊəɹɪŋ// flow·er·ing
adj. producing flowers. You use this word to describe plants that are currently blooming or are known for their blooms.
adj. producing or bearing flowers; in bloom. Typically used attributively before a noun to distinguish from non-flowering varieties.
The flowering plants add color to the garden.
We planted several flowering shrubs along the fence to attract bees.
The distinction between flowering and non-flowering plants is fundamental to understanding the evolutionary history of terrestrial vegetation.
Usage
Often used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'flowering period', 'flowering plant').