A plant with roots that extend deep into the ground, enabling it to survive freezing temperatures by drawing moisture from below the frost line.
Compound of 'frost' and 'root' (from Old English 'rot'). The term describes plants with root systems adapted to cold climates.
Plants with frostroots have evolved to tap into the deep groundwater layer that stays liquid even in the coldest winters—it's nature's underground heating system.
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