Tiny plant support (7)

I believe the answer is:

rootlet

(Other definitions for rootlet that I've seen before include "Minor growth under a plant" , "Small radical" , "underground development" , "Small rhizome" , "Little plant part" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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