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Desert plants are known to have taproots. With these types of roots there are two components which consist of the primary root and secondary lateral roots. These types of roots can also be found on dandelions, carrots, radishes, potatoes, and beets.

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According to my studies in botany, Taproots are more commonly found on desert plants due to their growth pattern. Taproots normally grow long and are thin and are very good for getting to that deep moisture in the earth.

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deep rooted tap roots in trees and fibrous roots in grasses and bushes.

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Tap roots have one whole root and have only root hairs on them. But fibrous roots have many roots and spread across the underground.

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