leaf bud

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the bud from which a leaf develops

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Examples (10)

  • The tiny leaf bud on the branch is a clear sign of spring.
  • I can see several new leaf buds appearing on the maple tree.
  • A botanist might study the development of a leaf bud under a microscope.
  • Each dormant leaf bud will soon burst open with new life.
  • When pruning, be careful not to damage the tree's delicate leaf buds.
  • If we get a late frost, it could harm the newly formed leaf buds.
  • Can you tell the difference between a flower bud and a leaf bud?
  • A sticky resin protects the young leaf bud from cold and insects.
  • In her biology class, she learned how a leaf bud contains a miniature, undeveloped leaf.
  • While the flower buds are round, the leaf buds on this plant are more pointed.