The tubers are connected by fragile roots that are extremely prone to snapping when pulled on, making the plant extremely difficult to remove with its entire root system intact, and the plant can quickly regenerate if even a single tuber is left in place.
The tubers are connected by fragile roots. These fragile roots are extremely prone to snapping when pulled on, making the plant extremely difficult to remove with its entire root system intact. The plant can quickly regenerate. Even a single tuber is left in place.