leaf bud

• Bourgeon végétal peu développé à partir duquel se développera une feuille ; terme botanique désignant le stade initial de croissance d'une feuille sur la tige.

A small, undeveloped shoot on a plant from which a leaf will grow; a botanical term for the initial stage of leaf development on a stem.

1. Plant growth structureB2formal

   A small, undeveloped shoot on a plant from which leaves will emerge.

   bourgeon foliaire

   • The leaf bud on the maple tree began to swell in early spring.
   • Gardeners carefully prune branches to encourage leaf bud growth.
   • Each leaf bud contains the potential for a new branch.