Definitions

1. verb

to form a branch or side branch on a growing plant, especially a woody plant, by the production of adventitious buds.

“The gardener noticed that the stem had allomized to form a new branch.”

2. verb

to grow or develop in a side branch, especially from an adventitious bud.

“The plant allomized as it reached the edge of the pot.”

3. noun

a branch or side branch produced by the production of adventitious buds, especially on a woody plant.

“The allom was strong enough to support a small flower.”

4. noun

in botany, an outgrowth of a stem or branch that originates from an adventitious bud.

“The allom on the tree was a sign of healthy growth.”