👉 Siphonia, a term used in botany, describes an abnormal growth or elongation of the roots of certain species of plants, often due to excessive water loss and nutrient deficiency. It is characterized by the formation of "siphons" at the base of the root system, which can be as small as a few millimeters to large enough to reach several centimeters deep. This abnormal growth leads to an increase in soil moisture retention and enhances plant growth under conditions of limited water availability
