nidatory

/ˌnɪdætɔri/ or /ˈnaɪdətɔri/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or capable of forming or developing buds or nodes, especially in plants

“The nidatory growth of the tree was observed by the botanist over the course of several years.”

Synonyms

  • budding
  • nodal

Antonyms

  • abscission
  • catadromous