Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surculose
adjective
/ˈsɜrk.jʊ.loʊs/
Definition
Referring to a plant that is characterized by having or producing shoots or stems that arise from the base or root.
Examples
- The surculose plant spread rapidly in the garden.
- Farmers often prefer surculose varieties for their robust growth.
- Herbaceous perennials are often surculose, adding lushness to the landscape.
Meaning
The term surculose is often used in botany to describe plants that produce multiple shoots from the base, contributing to their growth pattern and appearance.
Synonyms
- Vegetative
- Branching
- Shoot-producing
