Rhizomatous (Adjective)
Meaning
Producing or possessing or resembling rhizomes.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The rhizomatous irises spread quickly through the garden, forming a dense mat of foliage and flowers.
- The rhizomatous stems of the ginger plant allowed it to propagate rapidly and produce new shoots.
- The botanist studied the rhizomatous growth habits of various plant species to understand their unique characteristics.
- The rhizomatous nature of the bamboo made it difficult to eradicate once it had taken hold in the landscape.
- The rhizomatous turmeric plant was cultivated for its edible and medicinal properties.