In binomial nomenclature, "sempervirens” denotes ____ plants (9)

I believe the answer is:

evergreen

(Other definitions for evergreen that I've seen before include "Not all shrubs are" , "Pine for one" , "Always popular" , "always retaining popularity" , "Laurel, for example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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