Lateral bud
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1. smaller buds on the sides of stems, responsible for growth of leaves and side branches.
Here is an image that shows the location of the lateral bud and where the leaf is starting to branch out of the stem.
Source: http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/images/402/Reference_Images/Ribes/R_missouriense/Twig_features/