noun
- small reproductive structures produced by certain plants, especially mosses and liverworts, that can develop into new individuals
Usage: botanical; plural of gemma
Examples
- The moss produced numerous gemmae along its stems.
- Liverworts reproduce asexually through gemmae that form in special cups.
- The botanist collected gemmae from the bryophyte specimens.
- These tiny gemmae can survive harsh conditions and germinate when favorable.
- The plant’s gemmae were dispersed by rainwater splashing.
- Under the microscope, the gemmae appeared as small, disc-shaped structures.