Small shoots (6)
I believe the answer is:
sprigs
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">small shoots</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for sprigs that I've seen before include "Sprays of leaves or flowers" , "Small stems bearing leaves or flowers" , "Small stems or shoots" , "Spray of leaves or flowers" .)