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arise out-of-sequence from the more usual root formation of branches of a primary root, and instead originate from the stem, branches, leaves, or ...
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Roots that develop from the stem following the death of the primary root. Branches from the adventitious roots form a fibrous root system in which all roots are about the same size; occur in monocots.
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookglossA.html

roots with abnormal origin; eg from nodes of stem.
http://www.anbg.gov.au/cpbr/Adams-Black-Mtn-key/glossary.html

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