ichidan verb, intransitive verb
wither completely; dry up completely; lose all leaves
Emphasizes total withering or drying up of a plant, often with a sense of finality. Used for plants that have died or become completely desiccated.
日照り続きで庭の花が枯れ果ててしまった。
The flowers in the garden have completely withered due to the continuing drought.
冬になると木々
In winter, the trees lose their leaves and look as if they have completely withered.