plantule

/plænˈtjuːli/

Definitions

1. noun

A small plant, especially a seedling or a young sprout.

“The greenhouse was filled with tiny plantules waiting to be transplanted.”

2. noun

A small bud or sprout on a leaf or stem.

“The plantule on the stem began to open into a new flower.”

Synonyms

  • budding
  • seedling
  • sprout

Antonyms

  • senescent
  • withered