late 14c., "endowed with the power of growth," from Old French vegetatif "(naturally) growing," from Medieval Latin vegetativus, from vegetat-, past participle stem of vegetare (se [..]

having to do with plants, or the non-reproductive parts of plants, such as vines and tendrils.

Of, relating to, or denoting reproduction or propagation achieved by asexual means, either naturally (budding, rhizomes, runners, bulbs, etc.) or artificially (grafting, layering, or taking cuttings).

The part of the plant that is not associated with the fruits and nuts.

parts of plants the stems, leaves, leaf buds, and roots

The leafy or green portions of a plant. Venation

The portions of a plant other than the flowers and fruits.

Plant parts or plant growth not involved in the production of seed, such as roots, stems, and leaves.

1. pertaining to fundamental physiological operations, like those engaged in development, breathing, sleeping, digesting, excreting waste, and homeostasis, that are overseen mainly by the ANS. 2. livi [..]

without consciousness (pop)

The non-floral parts of a plant; non-flowering.

(adj) of or relating to an activity that is passive and monotonous(adj) composed of vegetation or plants(adj) relating to involuntary bodily functions(adj) (of reproduction) characterized by asexual p [..]

Vegetative micro organisms - Microbes that are actively metabolizing, i.e., not in a dormant spore form.

Of or relating to plants; especially to their growth. (biology) Of or relating to functions such as growth, nutrition and asexual reproduction rather than sexual reproduction. * Schuster Hepatica [..]

Non-reproductive plant parts, i.e. leaf and stem; in contrast to reproductive plant parts, i.e. flower and seed, in developmental stages of plant growth. The non-reproductive stage in plant developmen [..]