underbud

/ˈʌndərbʌd/

Definitions

1. noun

A bud that develops below the main bud or flowering shoot, often producing a branch or stem.

“The gardener noticed that the plant had developed an underbud near the base of the stem.”

Synonyms

  • lower bud
  • sub-bud

Antonyms

  • flowering shoot
  • main bud