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Term Definition
Sympodial growth Referring to a branching pattern in which the terminal bud ceases to grow and growth is continued from a lateral bud; e.g., in most arborescent Combretaceae and some orchids. Sympodial growth often gives a zig-zag appearence to the stem or branches. Sympodial growth. Photo by C. A. Gracie.