root climber

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root climber

A vine, such as the ivy, that clings to its support by means of adventitious roots.

root climber

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) any of various climbing plants, such as the ivy, that adhere to a supporting structure by means of small roots growing from the side of the stem

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root climber - a plant that climbs by its adventitious roots e.g. ivy

climber - a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

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