Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a type of branching plant, such as a cactus, where the stems arise from the base and grow from a central point, producing new stems at the tips.

“The gardeners were amazed by the sympodial structure of the new cactus species.”

2. noun

A sympodial plant or the characteristic of being sympodial.

“The sympodium of the plant was a remarkable sight.”