growing point

American  

noun

Botany.

1. the undifferentiated end of a root, shoot, or vegetative axis consisting of a single cell or group of cells that divide to form primary meristematic tissue.

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Etymology

Origin of growing point

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

It is a growing point of tension in the climate movement, as the pursuits of billionaires come under heightened scrutiny more broadly.

From Washington Post

That’s a growing point of emphasis with bill payers like insurers and employers.

From Seattle Times

When cut from the top, the growing point for the taproot is removed, however the growing tip for new leaves is not.

From Seattle Times

The hardy lilies should be dug out and divided once the growing point strays outside its pot, every two or three years.

From Washington Post

Several Democrats continue to refuse to work with Republicans who voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election, a growing point of contention as more GOP members portray the Jan. 6 attack as not as bad as it looked despite video showing violent and, at times, deadly clashes.

From Washington Post