👉 Cardiorrhaphy is a term that refers to a type of plant growth habit in which plants grow on the surface of their roots, rather than beneath them. This can be observed in various types of trees and shrubs, including oak, maple, birch, willow, and many others. In this case, "cardiorrhaphy" likely refers to a type of tree that is adapted for growing on the bark or other underground structures of its roots rather than above them.