Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Polyrhizal

👉 In plant science, a polyrhizal plant is one that has both xylem and phloem. Xylem is the part of the plant that carries water and nutrients from the soil to the roots, while phloem is the transport system between the root and the leaves. When these two systems are connected by a network called a hydra (or hydrotrophic), the plant can grow in both directions. This allows for multiple growth points on the same stem. Poly

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