...and see the evidence of the recent cropping that has taken place, by animal or man(or both): this has enabled further JK generation via a strengthening of its root system.
The original broken-off fragment is still there as seen above, after a week: though now wilting, its complete disincarnation from its mother has not killed it. It has been been in sporadic contact with water for a week: were a foot or paw press this into the soil, there is every likelihood of fresh growth emerging this season.