What type of plant requires a two-year growth cycle to complete its life cycle?

A biennial plant completes its life cycle over two growing seasons. In the first year, these plants typically establish their roots and foliage but do not flower or produce seeds. They often go dormant during the winter. In the second growing season, biennials will then flower, set seeds, and complete their life cycle. This unique growth cycle differentiates biennials from annuals, which complete their life cycle in one year, and perennials, which live for multiple years and can flower and produce seeds each season. Exotic refers to non-native plants and does not pertain to the growth cycle length. Understanding these growth cycles is crucial in agricultural practices for proper planting and maintenance.