stoloniferous

[ stoh-luh-nif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. producing or bearing stolons.

Other Words From

• stolon·ifer·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoloniferous¹

First recorded in 1770–80; stolon + -i- + -ferous

Example Sentences

“Because they are stoloniferous,” he said, “they go all over the place.”

From Seattle Times

Very slender and strongly stoloniferous; leaves narrow, very long and lax; spikes mostly alternately flowered throughout; scales often sharper.

From Project Gutenberg

This is an erect perennial grass with creeping, stoloniferous root-stocks, with aerial stems varying from 6 inches to 3 feet.

From Project Gutenberg

In this particular lot the hybrid has taken on a habit of the mother parent, the common American hazel, growing long stoloniferous roots, an undesirable feature.

From Project Gutenberg

Although spreading by stoloniferous roots like the common American hazel, these roots are shorter, and it does not extend rapidly enough to dominate the situation when growing in competition with the common hazel.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• climbing
• spreading