sprouts

Definitions

• Young shoots of a plant, especially before the stems have lengthened and thickened.
  Tender harbingers of green, brimming with the promise of life yet to stretch skyward.
  Example: He added fresh bean sprouts to the salad.
• Small, edible plants that emerge from germinated seeds, which are often eaten as vegetables.
  Tiny whispers of nature's alchemy, each a canvas of vitality waiting to unfurl its story.
  Example: The sandwich was topped with crisp alfalfa sprouts.