Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stolon
noun
/ˈstoʊlən/
Definition
A stolon is a stem that grows horizontally above the ground or just below the surface, producing new plants at its nodes.
Examples
- Strawberries produce stolons to propagate new plants.
- The stolons of the creeping plants helped them to cover the ground quickly.
Meaning
Stolons allow plants to spread and reproduce asexually by sending out new growths that can develop into separate plants.
Synonyms
- runner
- -offset
- creeper
