Definition

A horizontal stem that grows along the ground and can produce new plants from its nodes or tips, often seen in certain plants like strawberries.

Example

The gardener noticed that the stolons of the strawberry plants were spreading across the soil.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how strawberries grow from a stolon?

Yeah, it's fascinating how they spread out like that.

I think it's amazing how one plant can create so many others through a stolon.

Exactly! Nature has some clever ways of reproducing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stolon comes from the Latin word "stolonem" (meaning a shoot or twig). It refers to a stem that grows horizontally along the ground, producing new plants at its nodes.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'shoot' or 'twig' that spreads out horizontally to create new plants — that's what a stolon does.

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