propagule
/ˈprɑpəˌɡjul/
noun
- A part of a plant or organism that can grow into a new individual, such as a seed, spore, or cutting.
- Mangrove trees drop propagules that float in the water until they find soil to take root.
- The scientist studied how different propagules survive in harsh desert conditions.
- Gardeners often use stem cuttings as propagules to grow new plants from a parent plant.