branchingGrowth extension of vascular plants. A branch develops from the stem and consists of the growth from the previous year (branchlet) and new growth (twig). New twigs are produced durig the next season of growth, both from the terminal bud at the end of the twig and from lateral buds in leaf axils along it. Related category• BOTANYAlso on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History |