Prop root

Japanese: prop root(英語表記)proproot
Prop root

…In the tropics, aerial roots that hang down from the stems of plants such as the octopus and banyan are often seen. In contrast, the aerial roots that grow from the lower part of a corn stalk are primarily used for support (prop roots). Various forms of aerial roots are seen in the mangrove species that often grow near the mouths of tropical rivers. …

*Some of the terminology that mentions "prop root" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…熱帯では,タコノキやガジュマルなどの茎から空中に垂れ下がった気根がよくみられる。それに対して,トウモロコシの茎の下部から出る気根は主として支持のはたらきをしているもの(支持根prop root)である。熱帯の河口付近によく発達するマングローブを構成する種にはさまざまの形態の気根がみられる。…

※「prop root」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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