vernation

  1. Noun.  The appearance of new leaves.
  2. Noun.  (botany) The arrangement of multiple organs (such as leaves and flower parts) within a bud.
  3. Noun.  (botany) Arrangement of only leaves within the bud; prefoliation.

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