Ecblastesis

/ɛkˌblæˈstiːsɪs/ noun

Definition

The act of budding or sprouting outward, especially in botanical or biological development.

Etymology

From Greek 'ek-' (out) + 'blastesis' (sprouting), derived from 'blastos' (bud or sprout). The term refers to outward growth or proliferation in living organisms.

Kelly Says

This is a super specific botanical term that describes when plants literally burst forth with new growth—it's the technical name for that burst of buds you see on trees in spring!

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