Illustration of plumule
- 1 hypocotyl
- 2 plumule
- 3 cotyledons
plumule
noun
plu·mule
ˈplü-(ˌ)myül 
1
: the primary bud of a plant embryo usually situated at the apex of the hypocotyl and consisting of leaves and an epicotyl
2
: a down feather
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plumule
noun
plu·mule
ˈplü-myü(ə)l
: the shoot or bud of a plant embryo or seedling that is located between the cotyledons and grows into the stem and leaves
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