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rhizome
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rhi·zome  (rzm)
n.
A horizontal, usually underground stem that often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. Also called rootstalk, rootstock.

[Greek rhizma, mass of roots, from rhizoun, to cause to take root, from rhiza, root; see wrd- in Indo-European roots.]

rhi·zoma·tous (-zm-ts, -zm-) adj.
rhi·zomic adj.
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rhizome
Solomon's seal rhizome

rhizome
Noun
a thick horizontal underground stem whose buds develop into new plants [Greek rhiza a root]

rhizome  (rzm)
A plant stem that grows horizontally under or along the ground and often sends out roots and shoots. New plants develop from the shoots. Ginger, iris, and violets have rhizomes. Also called rootstock. Compare bulbcormrunnertuber
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rhizome
of a Solomon's seal plant
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.rhizomerhizome - a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure
stalk, stem - a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ


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