Secondary root

Secondary root [ Botany]
Synonym: Lateral root

Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names

A secondary root or lateral root is a side branch of the main root, a root or a fine rootlet that derives from the primary root.

Secondary roots is also used to describe an adventitious root that develops on a stem or leaves.

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