What does «raíz adventicia» mean in Spanish?
- An adventitious root is a root that grows from an organ other than the taproot; it may come from other parts of a plant such as stems, leaves or old roots. Adventitious shoots often form after the scion is injured or pruned. Adventitious shoots help replace lost branches. Adventitious roots are very common in the corn plant. Also in strawberries (Fragaria), adventitious roots grow on each node. Many vines, when their stems are in contact with moisture or soil, generate adventitious roots. Adventitious roots are also used to climb trees, walls or other plants.