propagule

/ˈprɒpəɡjuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a small structure or part of a plant, such as a spore, seed, or bud, that is capable of growing into a new plant.

“The propagule of the mangrove tree was small enough to be carried by the ocean currents.”

Synonyms

  • germling
  • seedling
  • spore

Antonyms

  • sterile