sympodial
adjective
sym·po·di·al
sim-ˈpō-dē-əl 
: having or involving the formation of an apparent main axis from successive secondary axes
sympodial branching of a cyme
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Some sympodial orchids, like dendrobiums, make keikis, but dividing its rhizomes is the most common way to make new plants.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Sympodial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sympodial. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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