monopodially

/ˌmɑnəˈpoʊdiəli/
adverb
  1. In a manner that involves a single main stem or axis that continues to grow from the tip.
    • The plant grows monopodially, with the main stem extending year after year.
    • Unlike vines that branch out, this species develops monopodially, keeping one dominant shoot.
    • The tree rose monopodially, its central leader towering above the side branches.
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