Definitions
- Describing a plant that spreads by producing stolons or runners. - Referring to a plant that has horizontal stems that grow along the ground and produce new plants. - Talking about a plant that can propagate itself by extending stems that take root and form new plants.
- Describing a plant that grows along the ground without producing roots at intervals. - Referring to a plant that hangs down or trails along a surface. - Talking about a plant that extends horizontally along the ground or over other plants.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe plants that grow horizontally.
- 2Both words refer to plants that can spread and cover a large area.
- 3Both words are used to describe plants that can be propagated vegetatively.
- 4Both words are commonly used in gardening and horticulture.
What is the difference?
- 1Propagation: Stoloniferous plants produce runners that take root and form new plants, while trailing plants do not produce roots at intervals.
- 2Growth habit: Stoloniferous plants have horizontal stems that grow along the ground and produce new plants, while trailing plants extend horizontally along the ground or over other plants.
- 3Rooting: Stoloniferous plants produce roots at intervals along their stems, while trailing plants do not produce roots at intervals.
- 4Examples: Stoloniferous plants include strawberries, creeping bentgrass, and spider plants, while trailing plants include ivy, sweet potato vine, and wandering jew.
- 5Usage: Stoloniferous is a technical term used mainly in horticulture, while trailing is a more common term used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Stoloniferous and trailing are both words used to describe plants that grow horizontally and can cover a large area. However, the difference between them lies in their growth habit, propagation, rooting, and usage. Stoloniferous plants produce runners that take root and form new plants, while trailing plants extend horizontally along the ground or over other plants. Stoloniferous is a technical term used mainly in horticulture, while trailing is a more common term used in everyday language.
