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Bud

Key Stage 1

Meaning

A bud is a small lump on a shoot that can grow into either a new leaf or a flower.

Examples

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These Pine Tree buds will grow into new leaves. These are the buds on an Ash Tree.
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These buds on an Oak Tree star to grow in spring to make new leaves. This is a flower bud.