florescence

 
Pronunciation: /flɔːˈrɛs(ə)ns, flə-/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the process of flowering: the Hieracia are erect throughout the process of florescence
  • the process of developing richly and fully: the great florescence of Classical poetry, music, and drama

Origin:

late 18th century: from modern Latin florescentia, from Latin florescere 'begin to flower', based on flos, flor- 'flower'