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Embedded in botany? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rooted

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'embedded' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for rooted that I've seen before include "Deeply felt" , "(Of new cutting) firmly established" , "Frivolousness" , "Stuck in one place, like plant" , "Stuck to the spot" .)

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