stolon

Meanings

• noun

  A creeping stem or root that produces new plants at its nodes and is used in plant propagation, especially in rhizomatous plants.

  - "The stolon of the strawberry plant produces new plants as it grows."
  - "Stolons are used in plant propagation to increase the number of plants."

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Variants

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runner , stolon , stolons

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Etymology

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From the Greek word stolon, meaning 'stem' or 'peduncle'.

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Trivia

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1. Stolons are also known as 'runners' in the horticulture industry.

2. Some plants, like strawberries, are propagated exclusively through stolons.

3. Stolons can grow up to several feet long and can produce numerous new plants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Runners: Another term for stolons in horticulture and agriculture.

2. Rhizome: A type of horizontal stem that grows underground and produces new plants from its nodes, similar to a stolon.

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Culture

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In literature, stolons are mentioned in agricultural and botanical contexts. In art, they have been depicted in paintings and illustrations of botanical gardens and nature.

How to Memorize "stolon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, creeping stem that produces new plants as it grows.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stolon' with the concept of plant propagation and creeping stems.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'stolon' as a 'stem' for 'propagating' new plants.

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