rhizomatous
adjective
rhi·zo·ma·tous
rī-ˈzō-mə-təs 
: having, resembling, or being a rhizome
a rhizomatous perennial grass
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But other begonia varieties have foliage that can hold its own in the garden when the plants aren't flowering, too, like the Polka Dot begonia (Begonia maculata) and the orange-leafed 'Autumn Crinkle' begonia, a rhizomatous hybrid.
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
It should be noted that rhizomatous plants such as Clivia, Canna, Agapanthus, ginger lilies, and even bearded irises can be planted throughout the year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Oct. 2025
Then, like a rhizomatous plant, its tentacles have spread, producing clones around the world.
—Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Yet even with this product, rhizomatous weeds will require multiple sprayings.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2023
Another versatile tender perennial, begonias—specifically rhizomatous and fibrous types—can thrive as houseplants in winter in both cool, bright conditions and somewhat warm and sunny ones, says Ms. McGowan.
—Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022
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Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
It should be noted that rhizomatous plants such as Clivia, Canna, Agapanthus, ginger lilies, and even bearded irises can be planted throughout the year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Oct. 2025
Then, like a rhizomatous plant, its tentacles have spread, producing clones around the world.
—Dennis Hinkamp, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Yet even with this product, rhizomatous weeds will require multiple sprayings.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2023
Another versatile tender perennial, begonias—specifically rhizomatous and fibrous types—can thrive as houseplants in winter in both cool, bright conditions and somewhat warm and sunny ones, says Ms. McGowan.
—Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022
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rhizomatous
adjective
rhi·zo·ma·tous
rī-ˈzō-mət-əs
: having or resembling a rhizome
a drug from a rhizomatous root
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