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Small lateral or terminal protuberance on the stem of a vascular plant that may develop into a flower, leaf, or shoot.
Buds arise from meristem tissue. In temperate climates, trees form resting buds that are resistant to frost in preparation for winter. Flower buds are modified leaves.
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[c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions)
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