radicel
/ˈrædɪsəl/
noun
- A very small root or rootlet, especially one of the fine branches of a plant's root system.
- The radicel helps the plant absorb water from the soil.
- Under the microscope, we could see the tiny radicel branching off the main root.
- Gardeners know that a healthy radicel network is key for strong plant growth.
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