"Plant litter" refers to the dead leaves, branches, stems, and other organic materials that fall and accumulate on the ground from plants. Full definition
In one of the few such studies, scientists examined how dead leaves, roots, and other plant litter decay over a decade. (sciencedaily.com)
The fire moved slowly, converting years of accumulated plant litter into nutritious ash. (lyndensculpturegarden.org)
«We found the composition of the vegetation, and in particular the heather, had a greater effect on how fast plant litter decomposes than the 1 °C warming. (sciencedaily.com)