rootlet

rootlet Definition

root·let (--lit)

noun

a little root or small branch of a root

rootlet Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

aerial: The aerial rootlets on the shoots will attach themselves to any available support, including trees.
small: This fat growing evergreen develops long shoots with small adhesive rootlets.

Noun used with modifier

plant: When received, all surfaces were uniformly covered with a dense, fine sandy silt, with plant rootlets present over some areas.

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