rhizocaul

/ˌraɪzoʊˈkɔːl/

Definitions

1. noun

The underground stem of a plant, especially a succulent or cactus, that produces new shoots or roots.

“The rhizocaul of the aloe plant allowed it to thrive in arid environments.”

Synonyms

  • bulb
  • corm
  • tuber

Antonyms

  • aerial stem
  • above-ground stem