arrhizal
/ˌɑːrˈhaɪzəl/ or /ˌɑːrhaɪˈzɑːl/Definitions
1. adjective
Having no or reduced root system, often resulting from specific environmental conditions or developmental processes.
“The arrhizal plants were able to survive and thrive in the nutrient-poor soil.”
2. noun
A plant with no or reduced root system, typically resulting from specific environmental conditions or developmental processes.
“The botanist studied the unique characteristics of the arrhizal plants in the desert ecosystem.”