underbudding
/ˈʌndərbʌdɪŋ/
noun
- The process or phenomenon of a plant producing buds from beneath the surface or at the base of the stem.
- The botanist studied underbudding in alpine shrubs.
- Underbudding helps some plants survive after their main stems are cut.
- Gardeners encourage underbudding by planting bulbs at the correct depth.
Synonyms
adjective
- Currently producing buds from beneath the surface or at the base of a plant.
- She noticed the underbudding growth on the fern's rhizomes.
- The underbudding rose canes were carefully mulched for winter.
- Underbudding shoots appeared along the base of the old oak tree.
verb
- Present participle of underbud: producing or developing buds from beneath the surface or at the base of a plant.
- While underbudding, the shrub sends out new roots as well.
- The gardener watched the perennials underbudding along the border.
- The plants are underbudding now, preparing for next season's growth.