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A plant may send the roots deeper down because of the lack of water. Because normally when the plant is in need of food it is watered but these are trees so they have to turn/grow deep underground for there food ! Like the giant redwoods in Calafornia which are over 3200 years!
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What is an underground stem from which new leaves and roots can grow?
A horizontal underground plant stem with leaf shoots above and roots below is called a rhizome.
Does mint plant has tap root?
No. They have underground branches called stolons from which the plants and roots grow.
Which plant has clasping roots?
Clasping roots are mainly found in plants called epiphytes. (parasitic plants). Epiphytes grow on top of other plnats and therefore they have no roots underground. Their roots perform the function of support on the host plant. They absorb water from the atmosphere and mineral salt from dust particles which fall on the roots of the Epiphyte.
Is onion a root vegetable?
No.You plant the bulb of the onion underground and it grows and when it is ready the onion will be above the ground, but the roots will still be underneath.
What part of the plant anchors the plant?
their roots or rhizomes in mosses and ferns
Why might a plant send roots deeper down?
In search of moisture in dry weather or deeper rooting for anchorage.
What is the underground system of a plant stem?
The roots.
Where are roots found?
It is found inside the roots of a plant.
How will the roots of a plant move?
The roots of a plant generally move underground due to geotropism. The growth of these roots is also determined by the availability of moisture and nutrients.
Why do plant have taproots?
Taproots are the anchor roots of plants . The taller the plant the deeper the tap root.
What plant is an underground roots?
Carrot, sweet potato and turnip
Where does a potato bud get its food?
It gets its roots from the underground stem of its parent plant.
Why are roots hairs important?
the root hairs get the food that the plant needs underground.
How can a plant get water from deep underground?
It uses it its roots to suck the water up.
What foods grow underground?
Any plant that is grown for food has roots underground, but vegetable that have roots that are eaten are potatoes, carrots, radishes, etc.
Is a plant part that cant do photosynthesis the roots?
Yes.Photosynthesis turns sunlight into food for the plant. Because the roots are underground, they don't get any sunlight. This prevents them from performing photosynthesis.
What is an underground stem from which new leaves and roots can grow?
A horizontal underground plant stem with leaf shoots above and roots below is called a rhizome.
