sprig

Already, there are sprigs of green growth in that yard.

Garnish with a sprig or two of watercress or arugula.

Rihab’s uncle placed two sprigs of artificial cherry blossom atop the grave, for the two girls, and later someone else laid a wreath for a stranger buried beside them.

Add a few sprigs of mint, if desired.

However, Gail's "well, here's a cilantro sprig" when asked to identify the Mexican component of that dish got a chuckle out of me.