stolonate

/stɒlɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

To produce stolons; to grow in a stoloniferous manner.

“Some plant species are able to stolonate quickly in a variety of environments.”

2. verb (intransitive)

To spread by stolons, especially as a means of vegetative propagation.

“The plant was observed stolonating rapidly across the entire field.”

3. verb (transitive)

To propagate (a plant) by means of stolons.

“The gardener was able to stolonate the plant successfully in the new garden bed.”

Synonyms

  • stoloniferous
  • stolonify

Antonyms

  • de-stolonate