Prostrate
Lying flat on the ground. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
Prostrate
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
lying flat, Prostrates
Categories:
General botanical term
Growth form
Prostrate / Creeping / Mat-Forming
Grows flat along the ground, spreading outward rather than up; stems often root where they touch soil, forming a mat.
e.g., Creeping Juniper
