The last stage of flower development during which programmed degradation of macromolecules and nutrient recycling take place. [ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19380421 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21689171 ]
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Includes senescence of petals, sepals, anthers, and any other plant organ that is part of a flower. Floral organ senescence may follow pollination. In some flowers, the organs of the corolla abscise before they senesce.