answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Lateral roots are shoots off the primary root of a plant that grow out horizontally. The help to securely anchor the flower into the soil as well as take in water.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do lateral roots help a flower?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Are adventitious roots fibrous roots?

Lateral roots is Endogenous. Adventitious roots have lateral roots.


Tissue do lateral roots arise?

Lateral roots are extentions out of the pericycle.


How do a flower help?

Roots transport nutrients and water to the main flower/plant. They also help support the flower/plant and keep it anchored.


Which cell layer do lateral roots develop?

The pericycle, it is the tissue that produces lateral roots.


How does the daisy flower having long roots help it to survive?

long roots probably help it get water from further underground.


Where is lateral root originate from?

The lateral roots are originated from the pericycle cells.


What do roots do for a flower?

roots collect water and nutrients for the flower.


What is the function of the lateral root of the plant?

Lateral roots are predominantly to add support to the plant, normally tall trees will have strong lateral roots (combined with a tap root system) in order to make sure the plant is not blown over. Obviously lateral roots still perform the function of normal roots in the uptake of water and nutrient's.


What is a lateral roots?

Lateral roots are predominantly to add support to the plant, normally tall trees will have strong lateral roots (combined with a tap root system) in order to make sure the plant is not blown over. Obviously lateral roots still perform the function of normal roots in the uptake of water and nutrient's.


Functions of lateral roots?

absorb water


Lateral roots that extend out are called?

adventitious


Do root hairs grow into lateral roots?

no