flowering

(noun) the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms. Synonyms: blossoming, florescence, inflorescence, anthesis, efflorescence.

(noun) a developmental process. Synonyms: unfolding. Example: "The flowering of antebellum culture."

(verb) produce or yield flowers. Synonyms: bloom, blossom, flower. Example: "The cherry tree bloomed."

(adj) having a flower or bloom. Synonyms: flowering (vs. flowerless). Example: "A flowering plant."