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root climber

/ruːt ˈklaɪmər/

Traduction: Plante qui grimpe en s'accrochant aux surfaces grâce à des racines adventives poussant le long de ses tiges, comme le lierre ou l'hortensia grimpant.

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/ruːt ˈklaɪmər/C1formalscientific
  • frPlante qui grimpe en s'accrochant aux surfaces grâce à des racines adventives poussant le long de ses tiges, comme le lierre ou l'hortensia grimpant.

A plant that climbs by attaching itself to surfaces using adventitious roots that grow from its stems, such as ivy or climbing hydrangea.

  1. Botanical termC1formal

    A type of climbing plant that uses adventitious roots to attach itself to surfaces such as walls, trees, or rocks.

    frPlante grimpante à racines adventives

    • Ivy is a classic example of a root climber.
    • Root climbers can damage brickwork if left unchecked.
    • The gardener identified the plant as a root climber due to its aerial roots.