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rhizome

Defines rhizome

A horizontal underground stem that grows outward from the parent plant, producing new shoots and roots along its length. Rhizomes can be divided into sections and replanted to propagate the plant. Examples of rhizome-propagated plants include ginger and iris.

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@misc{emsenn2026-rhizome,
  author    = {emsenn},
  title     = {rhizome},
  year      = {2026},
  url       = {https://emsenn.net/library/domesticity/domains/gardening/terms/rhizome/},
  publisher = {emsenn.net},
  license   = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}