rhizomatous

UK
/raɪˈzəʊmətəs/
US
/raɪˈzoʊmətəs/

Translations

rhizomatousadjective
more rhizomatous
Comp.
most rhizomatous
Super.
UK
/raɪˈzəʊmətəs/
US
/raɪˈzoʊmətəs/
The plant is rhizomatous, spreading through underground stems.
Растение корневищное, распространяется через подземные стебли.

Definitions

rhizomatousadjective
Having the characteristics of or relating to a rhizome, which is a continuously growing horizontal underground stem that puts out lateral shoots and adventitious roots at intervals.
The rhizomatous plant spread quickly across the garden, sending out new shoots from its underground stems.
Producing or possessing rhizomes.
Ginger is a rhizomatous plant with thick underground stems.