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Vocabulary Term Details

Rhizomes

Definition (http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?o2=&o0=1&o8=1&o1=1&o7=&o5=&o9=&o6=&o3=&o4=&s=rhizome)

A horizontal plant stem with shoots above and roots below serving as a reproductive structure. (WordNet)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Stems
N/ACorms
Offshoots
Pseudobulbs
Storage organs

This term is used for the following terms: 
Rootstalk
Rootstock

Approved Date
08-Mar-2013

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