What is another word for stolon?
Pronunciation: [stˈɒlɒn] (IPA) 
Stolon is a term used in botany to describe the horizontal stem that grows along the ground and sends out roots from the nodes. There are several other terms that are similar in meaning to stolon, including runner, rhizome, and creeper. A runner is a slender stem that grows horizontally above the ground, while a rhizome is an underground stem that sends out roots and shoots. A creeper is a plant that grows along the ground, hugging the surface with its stems. Other synonyms for stolon might include stem, branch, or shoot, depending on the context in which the term is being used.
