Bud The immature or embryonic shoot that eventually develops into a flower or new growth; Plumeria buds are prized for their eventual flowers. Synonyms: Flower BudRelated Articles: Bud Drop in Plumeria Course GuideWaking Plumeria After Dormancy Course GuideTriageGlossary: Adventitious BudA bud that develops in locations where buds usually do not occur.Glossary: Apical dominanceThe inhibition of lateral bud growth by auxin produced in a plant's terminal bud.
