stoloniferous
/ˌstoʊləˈnɪfərəs/
adjective
- Having or producing stolons (runners) — stems that grow along the ground and can take root to form new plants.
- The gardener explained that stoloniferous grasses spread quickly across the lawn.
- Strawberry plants are stoloniferous, sending out runners that create new plants.
- Many stoloniferous species are used as ground cover because they fill in bare spots easily.