Roots
Roots anchor the plant to the ground, and absorb water and minerals from the soil. They can also be used as storage for food.
RootsRoots anchor the plant to the ground, and absorb water and minerals from the soil. They can also be used as storage for food. |
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 A tree with a prop root in the Rainforest Rotunda. |
 Aerating roots of a mangrove forest. |
 Pilar roots of a Chinese Banyan (Ficus microcarpa). |
 The buttress root of a Ficus tree (F. Columnaris). |
Aerial rootAbove ground root. Usually are adventitious roots that grow from the stem rather than another root. |
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 aerial roots in cloud forest |
 aerial roots of a banyan tree |
 aerial roots of an orchid |
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Food storage roots(Exhibit) |
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| Specialized tap roots | Tuberous roots (an enlarged root for food storage) | ||
 carrot |
 daikon |
 sweet beet |
 sweet potato |
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