A root in an unusual position, such as on a stem.

A root which develops from the node of a stem or similar organ, such as a Rhizome, Stolan or runner.

Root arising from part of plant other than root; usually produced laterally on aerial stems.

root growing in an unusual location e.g. from a stem

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A root that develops from the node of a stem or similar organ, such as a rhizome, stolon or runner.

a root that originates from a stem instead of originating from other roots. Many cacti propagate themselves by sending forth adventitious roots from fallen stems.

A root that grows in a place where you would not expect roots to grow. For example, ivy has adventitious roots on its stems that help it to cling onto walls