根茎 (gēn jīng) — (botany) rhizome; (botany) stolon, runner

Definition

Botany term for an underground stem that sends out roots and shoots. 根茎 emphasizes the stem part (茎 'stem'), so 'rhizome' fits best; 'stolon/runner' refers to above-ground creeping variants.

noun

(botany) rhizome(botany) stolonrunner

Measure word · 条

Examples

根茎。
Zhè zhǒng zhí wù de gēn jīng kě yǐ rù yào.
The rhizome of this plant can be used as medicine.
根茎。
Cǎo méi tōng guò gēn jīng fán zhí.
Strawberries propagate through runners.
根茎。
Jiāng shì yì zhǒng cháng jiàn de gēn jīng lèi zhí wù.
Ginger is a common rhizome-type plant.

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