arrhizous

/ærhaɪzəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having no or underground stems; stemless.

“The botanist noted that this plant species exhibited arrhizous growth, with stems developing only from the soil.”

2. adjective

Having no or reduced stems; stemless or nearly so.

“The new species of plant showed arrhizous characteristics, making it an interesting subject for study.”

Synonyms

  • rhizomatous
  • stemless

Antonyms

  • above-ground
  • stemmy