A dormant growing point located in the axil between a leaf and stem that can develop into a branch, flower, or inflorescence. These buds provide plants with the potential for lateral growth and branching.
Combines 'axillary' from Latin 'axilla' (armpit) with 'bud' from Middle English 'budde.' The term emerged in the 18th century as botanists began systematically describing plant architecture.
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