abuttals
n. C2 Proficiency abut·tals
n. the parts of a plant that grow directly from the main stem or root. These parts are usually small and hard, and they help the plant grow.
n. the small, hard, lateral outgrowths of a plant's stem or root, typically consisting of a bud and a short stalk. Often used in botanical contexts to describe the structure of certain plants.
The gardener carefully removed the abuttals to help the plant grow straight.
In some species of fern, the abuttals are the primary sites for new fronds to emerge during the spring.
The structural integrity of the plant is significantly influenced by the distribution and density of abuttals along the primary axis, as these provide essential points of attachment for lateral growth.