polybunous

/pɒlɪˈbjuːnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or producing many buds; full of buds.

“The polybunous branches of the apple tree were ready to burst into flowers.”

2. noun

A plant with many buds, especially a young plant or a part of a plant that is in a state of active growth.

“The polybunous shoots were carefully transplanted into a new garden bed.”

Synonyms

  • budding
  • bunose
  • floral

Antonyms

  • barren
  • defoliated