PARTS OF PLANTS: ROOTS

The roots of a plant are nearly always underground.
Types of roots:

• Taproots: A taproot is a main root with smaller roots branching out from it.
• Fibrous roots: Grasses have a lot of very fine roots, called fibrous roots.
• Carrots and beetroot have a thick taproot which stores food.

Root

Taproot

Fibrous roots

Carrots. Photo from Essential Health Magazine

Beetroots. Photo from Photo dictionary.