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Cacti have a wide root system, but it is not deep. This is because of the infrequency of rainfall in a desert. The cactus needs to absorb as much rain as possible when it can. A wider root system allows them to cover more surface area, and therefor, absorb more.
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∙ 15y agoI can't tell you because in my own experience, they don't. But, plants with deep roots have them to get at the groundwater.
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∙ 15y agoit is because in deserts there is a lack of water and the roots have to search for water so that is why the roots are so spread out.
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∙ 13y agoThe shallow root system is an adaptation to infrequent rains. In order to collect as much water as possible during a rare rainfall, the roots need to be as close to the surface as possible.
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∙ 13y agoto ensure that it can trap and absorb even the smallest amount of rainfall - in a desert a deep tap-root system is not an advantage
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∙ 9y agoThis give the plant the ability to absorb water from even the slightest rain shower in the desert that may only soak into the soil a short distance.
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∙ 11y agoFrom stretching to a source of water
To absorb capillary water from the top soil
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Is beans a root or a stem?
The root systems of beans are very shallow. It is not uncommon for them to be just a few inches long.
What is meant by deep root and shallow root system?
Shallow roots are roots that were shallow and grows horizontally, it conserves water during the rains. Deep roots were roots that grows deep into the ground to obtain water.
Does aloe vera have a tap root or fibrous root?
Hibiscus plants have taproots BUT hibiscus trees have fibrous roots
What are root systems made of fine branches of about the same size called?
Fibrous root system
Which of the following would be associated with vascular plants A root systems B bryophytes C angiosperms D gymnosperms E shoot systems?
A. root systems B. bryophytes C. angiosperms D. gymnosperms E. shoot systems Answer= C. angiosperms
Does a cactus have shallow roots?
Some cacti have shallow roots. Other cacti have long tap roots.
Do bamboo plants have roots?
no, bamboo plants have shallow adventitious root systems
What kind of roots do cacti have?
Some cacti have a tap root while others have a dense fibrous root system.
Is beans a root or a stem?
The root systems of beans are very shallow. It is not uncommon for them to be just a few inches long.
Is long bean a root or stem?
The root systems of beans are very shallow. It is not uncommon for them to be just a few inches long.
How is the cactus adapted to soak up rare rainfall quickly?
It has extensive shallow root systems
Do cactus have deep roots?
No they don't. BEcause of their natural environment (the desert), where water is scarce, cacti develop shallow root systems. They are shallow, but they spread out, making it more likely that the plant would find surface water.
Do bamboo plants have tap roots?
no, bamboo plants have shallow adventitious root systems
how is the cactus adapted-to-its environment?
Cacti usually have a waxy coating on their leaves to minimise water evaporation. They also have a shallow root system - so they can absorb any rainfall as soon as it hits the ground.
How do the giant trees of a rainforest support themselves with such shallow root systems?
They support themselves by giving their limbs to monkey families.
Why do plants with taproots do so well in dry regions?
Fibrous root systems are shallow and have a high surface area, this means that they are able to extract even the smallest amounts of water from the upper surface of the soil (including dew/ condensation). Many succulent plants have fibrous root systems, although a number also have deep tap root systems to get water from far below ground.
How long is the Root depth of cut-flower?
Most cutting flowers are annuals. They have shallow root systems, usually about 4-6 inches. Some common cutting flowers with this root depth are zinnias, button flowers, straw flowers, and statice.
