rhizome

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.

rhizome Solomon's seal rhizome

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rhizome

Noun

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

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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

rhizome of a Solomon's seal plant

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rhizome - a horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure rootstalk, rootstock stalk, stem - a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ