Rootlet (Noun)
Meaning
Small root or division of a root.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- A tiny rootlet extended outward from the main stem, searching for nourishment.
- The young plant developed a network of delicate rootlets that anchored it in the soil.
- Very carefully, the gardener pruned the rootlets of the orchid to help it grow more efficiently.
- Over time, the plant's rootlets had grown strong and deep, allowing it to thrive even in challenging conditions.
- Herbalists often carefully harvested the thin rootlets that branched out from the larger underground rhizome.