Monopodial

From PlantFacts
Jump to navigation Jump to search


1. when growth continues through single apical (apex) meristem, which may periodically form dormant (dormancy) terminal buds.

monopodial.jpg

Example of monopodial growth.
Source: http://www.orchidspecies.com/glossary.htm#secB

growth.gif

Comparison of growth forms.
Source: http://hvp.osu.edu/hcs300/glossary/growth.htm