microgreen

noun

1. The small, young seedling of a plant used as a visual flavor accent and occasionally as salad greens.

   “I don’t want anyone to be able to say, oh, I see where he got this idea to put microgreens on top of his fish fillets.””

   “One of the most rewarding types of plants to grow are micro-greens. Essentially, these are the tiny seedlings of any plant with edible leaves, which can be harvested and eaten at the sprouted stage – basically posh cress.”