Bump on the roots of some plants (6)

I believe the answer is:

nodule

(Other definitions for nodule that I've seen before include "Small round lump" , "Small protuberance" , "Small lump or swelling" , "Little round lump" , "Small wartlike lump" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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