Stolon
Stolon
Stolon (/ˈstoʊ.lɒn/), also known as a runner, is a horizontal part of a plant that grows above the ground and produces new plants at its tips. Stolons are a type of modified stem that aids in the propagation and spread of the plant.
Etymology
The term "stolon" comes from the Latin word stolo, meaning a shoot, branch, or twig sprouting from the root.
Description
A stolon is a long, thin stem that grows horizontally along the surface of the soil. At various points along the stolon, nodes or buds form that can develop into mature, independent plants. This method of asexual reproduction allows a single plant to produce many offspring without the need for seeds. Stolons are common in many plant species, including grasses, strawberries, and some types of houseplants.
Related Terms
- Rhizome: A rhizome is a horizontal stem of a plant that often grows underground. Like stolons, rhizomes can produce new plants at their nodes.
- Tuber: A tuber is a swollen, fleshy part of a plant stem or root, used for storage and reproduction. Potatoes are a common example of tubers.
- Bulb: A bulb is a short stem with fleshy leaves or leaf bases that function as food storage organs during dormancy.
- Corm: A corm is a short, vertical, swollen underground plant stem that serves as a storage organ used by some plants to survive winter or other adverse conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stolon
- Wikipedia's article - Stolon
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