A year later the remaining seeds were sent to the southern Forest Service station in Gulfport, Mississippi (sycamore, loblolly pine, and sweetgum) and to the western station in Placerville, California (redwood and Douglas fir) to attempt germination. Many of the seeds, and later cuttings, were successful and grew into viable seedlings. Some of these were planted with their Earth-bound counterparts . . . .
What is the meaning of the word seedlings as it is used in the excerpt?
A.
very small seeds
B.
seeds that can sprout
C.
very young trees
D.
parts of trees that hold seeds