Adventitious

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1. plant parts, such as shoots and roots, produced in an unusual position on a plant or at an unusual time of development.
2. roots or stems arising from unexpected locations.

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Adventitious roots of a Mangrove tree.
Source: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/adventitious-root-info.htm