Here are examples of different phenological phases
Germination
Defined as a plant with 4 or fewer leaves (i.e., seedlings)
Defined as a plant with 4 or fewer leaves (i.e., seedlings)
Vegetative
Defined as a plant with 4 or more leaves that has not flowered or fruited.
Flowering
Defined as a plant that has begun to flower, but does have fully developed fruits yet.
Fruiting
Defined as a plant that has fully developed fruits.
Senescence
Defined as a plant that is completely dead indicated by a lack of green leaves, fruits, or stems (i.e., a lack of chlorophyll)