👉 In plant anatomy, a "petiolent" refers to a type of root that is sessile and not attached to the main stem. This means it does not grow along the stem's axis but rather grows along a central axis, such as the branch or inflorescence axis. Petiolents are often found in the leaves of certain plants like some species of ferns and some kinds of flowering plants. They can also be found on the roots of certain trees and shrubs, especially
