OWN-ROOT


Meaning of OWN-ROOT in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective

or own-rooted ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷

of a plant : growing on its own roots rather than on roots obtained from a stock : developing from a seed, cutting, or layer rather than from grafting or budding

own-root roses are frequently less vigorous than budded stock

— compare seedling-rooted

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.