01 n. A woody swelling on a tree or shrub, usually contained entirely below or just above the surface of the ground, and having buds which enable…
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A woody swelling on a tree or shrub, usually contained entirely below or just above the surface of the ground, and having buds which enable the plant to survive cutting or a fire that destroys the portion of the plant above ground. After such damage to the plant, sprouting commences from the lignotuber.(Bot.)