Definition: A small protuberance on a stem or branch, usually covered tightly in protective scales and containing an undeveloped shoot, leaf, or flower.
Bud Scar: the markings remaining after bud scales drop in the spring.
Also Known As: bud scar
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By Steve Nix, About.com Guide
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