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What does rhizomatous mean?

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Adjective
  1. (botany) Having the nature or habit of a rhizome or rootstock.
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It prefers a moist, shady spot where its rhizomatous roots won't dry out, but beware that it doesn't totally invade the area if you want to keep it contained.
They have thick rhizomatous roots and huge spheres of flower.
Terrestrial orchids may be rhizomatous or form corms or tubers.
Once the apex of a lignotuber penetrates below ground, it forms rhizomatous tissue that can generate both aerial shoots and adventitious roots.
The members of the family are rhizomatous or tuberous herbs.
Ginger and galangal are both rhizomatous plants which grow easily in warm, frost-free areas.

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