sympodial

Adjective

Meaning

Composed of superposed branches in such a way as to imitate a simple axis; as, a sympodial stem.

Examples

However, small sympodial corms, representing not yet elongated suckers, are easier to transplant and can be left out of the ground for up to two weeks; they require minimal care and can be shipped in bulk. Source: Internet

The pseudobulb of Prosthechea fragrans The base of the stem of sympodial epiphytes, or in some species essentially the entire stem, may be thickened to form a pseudobulb that contains nutrients and water for drier periods. Source: Internet

Orchids without noticeable pseudobulbs are also said to have growths, an individual component of a sympodial plant. Source: Internet

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