Hey pal.
So, looking at your diary. And it just being this plant. It's just one of those random things that happen with living things.
If it's not broke, not mess with it..
So, if you feel it's not causing any issues, or acting as extensions of some sorts. Then they have a purpose. Leave em be. Interesting though. I'm sure someone has more insight. But. I don't see any issue that would lead me to do anything vast. If it's good and doing ifs job. Then is it an issue. Just a fact of matter. As you said. It's not on the clones, so. Note for interest imo..
Good luck.