propagula

/prɒˈpæɡjʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or young shoot or sprout of a plant, especially one that has begun to grow from a bud or a graft.

“The gardener carefully nurtured the young propagula to ensure its healthy growth.”

2. noun

A small or young bud or shoot of a plant, especially one that has begun to grow from a graft.

“The botanist studied the propagula to understand the process of plant reproduction.”

Synonyms

  • bud
  • shoot
  • sprout

Antonyms

  • decline
  • senescence