Gemma (botany)

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A gemma (plural gemmae) is a single cell, or a mass of cells, or a modified bud of tissue, that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual. It is a means of asexual propagation in plants. These structures are commonly found in fungi, algae, liverworts and mosses, but also in some flowering plants such as pygmy sundews.

pigmy sundew Drosera Roseana with gemmas
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pigmy sundew Drosera Roseana with gemmas
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