description. In botany a stolon—also called a runner—is a slender stem that grows horizontally along the ground, giving rise to roots and aerial (vertical) branches at specialized points called nodes.

What is a stolon plant?

A stolon is a stem that grows along the ground surface. Adventitious roots are produced at the nodes, and buds on the runner can develop into upright shoots, and separate plants can be formed, e.g. strawberry plants (Fig. 1.18).

What is stolon example?

In any case, stolons produce new plants – clones of the original or 'mother' plant – from nodes spaced at intervals over their length. Strawberries, such as Strawberry Tioga and Strawberry Adina, are a good example of plants with runners. Many grasses and groundcovers have stolons, as do mint, potatoes and irises.