rhizinous

/raɪˈzɪnəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling rhizomes; growing or developing by means of underground stems that produce new plants.

“The rhizinous plants in the garden were difficult to eradicate.”

2. noun

A plant that grows or develops by means of underground stems that produce new plants.

“The biologist studied the rhizinous species in the tropical forest.”

Synonyms

  • stem-succulent
  • stoloniferous

Antonyms

  • foliaceous
  • lepidote