\Gem*ma"tion\, n. [Cf. F. gemmation.]
1. (Biol.) The formation of a new individual, either animal
   or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method
   of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See {Budding}.

2. (Bot.) The arrangement of buds on the stalk; also, of
   leaves in the bud.