green shoot

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a young, green part of a plant

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  • The first green shoots of spring are beginning to appear.
  • After the harsh winter, it was a relief to see new green shoots emerging from the soil.
  • The gardener carefully pruned the old branches, encouraging new green shoots to grow.
  • We noticed tiny green shoots poking through the mulch around the base of the tree.
  • The bonsai tree was meticulously shaped, with each green shoot carefully positioned.
  • It's a sign of resilience when a plant manages to produce green shoots even in difficult conditions.
  • The bamboo grove was vibrant with fresh green shoots unfurling.
  • She admired the delicate green shoots of the fern as they began to uncurl.
  • The forest floor was carpeted with moss and dotted with the first green shoots of wildflowers.
  • Even after a fire, nature finds a way to regenerate, with green shoots eventually pushing through the ashes.