Sentences with phrase «like rhizomes»

Like a rhizome, the distinct parts of François» installations ebb and flow, receding and advancing to create entities that are in flux but nonetheless recognizable.

Not exact matches

We should point out immediately that technically, ginger is not a root but rather a rhizome, an underground stem that looks like a tuber — or a thick root.

Between frat parties and piano practice, I made a discovery: Agar prepared for growing bacteria caused the rhizomes to reprogram and become reproductive - like structures.

Historically, Zingiber officinalis rhizome has been used for culinary purposes, as a flavoring agent, but the medicinal uses of ginger root can be traced back to China, 2,000 years ago, where it was commonly prescribed for treatment of gastrointestinal issues, the common cold, and ailments that reflect flu - like symptoms.

Ginger has a distinctive thickened, branched rhizome (underground stem) which sometimes looks somewhat like a swollen hand, and has a brown cork - like outer layer, and a pale yellow center with a spicy lemon - like scent.

Rhizomes like ginger and turmeric are also known to create a lot of fizz, so use sparingly.

The artist applies numerous layers of brush strokes which form a rhizome - like, grid pattern against the nearly monochromatic or bicolor backgrounds.

As opposed to a vertical structure, such as a tree, a rhizome spreads laterally and diffusely, like a nettle.