Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rhizome
noun
/ˈraɪ.zoʊm/
Definition
A rhizome is a type of underground stem that grows horizontally, allowing new shoots to emerge from its nodes.
Examples
- Bamboo spreads quickly through rhizomes, making it a resilient plant.
- Ginger is another well-known plant that grows from its rhizome.
- After a season of growth, the irises produce new flowers from their rhizomes.
Meaning
Rhizomes serve as storage organs and a means for plants to propagate vegetatively.
Synonyms
- Underground stem
- Subterranean stem
- Proliferating stem
