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Stolon

A horizontal stem that normally or typically grows at or near the surface of the ground, and may develop roots at nodes. A stolon is a vegetative method of plant reproduction.

This term does not refer to normal aerial stems that have simply fallen down.

 
Figure A.  Stolons of field pussytoes.  (Antennaria neglecta)

 

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