own-root

adjective

variants 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

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