underroot

/ˈʌndəˌruːt/

Definitions

1. noun

The part of a plant’s root that grows downward, as opposed to the part that grows outward or sideways.

“The underroot of the tree was strong and healthy, supporting the entire plant.”

Synonyms

  • subroot
  • underground stem

Antonyms

  • aerial stem
  • epicormic growth