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.”

Synonyms

  • rhizomeless
  • rootless

Antonyms

  • rhizomatous
  • rooted