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it is the bottom part of of a stem and helps the plant live
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Are buttress roots edible?
Buttress roots are not edible.
Why does a violet put its roots in the soil?
African violets like brown peat moss, vermiculite, perlite to grow it's roots in because violet roots like and need air pockets around their roots so the roots won't rot.
What type of plants have aerial roots?
Hedera spp., epiphytic orchids, mangroves, banyan tree, palms, Dischidia rafflesiana are a few examples.in ivy (Hedera) roots cling to the surface of objects (walls) to support the climbing stem; aerial roots of some epiphytic orchids may me photosynthetic and in some cases may be the only photosynthetic organ. There are many kinds of aerial roots.1. Velamen- multiple epidermis that surrounds the aerial roots of some epiphytic orchids; the velamen provides mechanical protection for the cortex and reduces water loss.2. Prop roots- roots that serve for support as in corn; can branch down from lower nodes of the stem or drop down from branches as in some trees, they can enter the soil and absorb water and nutrients. examples: mangroves, banyan tree, palms.3. Buttress roots- in shallowly rooted trees in the tropics at the base of the trunks are buttress roots- may be to 4m tall; specialized for support with large amount of fibers and small amounts of xylem.4. A unique aerial root is found in the epiphyte Dischidia rafflesiana (Asclepiadaceae) the flower pot plant. A unique aerial root is found in the epiphyte Dischidia rafflesiana (Asclepiadaceae) the flower pot plant. Some leaves form hollow containers that collect debris and rainwater, ant colonies live in the "pots" and add N2roots form at the node above the leaf and grow downward into the pot- absorb water & nutrients.these are all subcategories of aerial roots.
Why does the water go from the soil into the roots of the plants after you water the plants?
because the roots are seaching for water and when water comes the roots absorb the water
What is the difference between the flower producing new seeds and the new flower?
well the flower itself wont produce a new flower,it will produce seeds and the seeds will turn into flowers.
What do roots do for a flower?
roots collect water and nutrients for the flower.
What is the purpose of the roots on a flower?
Flowers don't have roots these are actually plants who have roots.
What are the flower structures?
roots
What does flower roots and tree roots has in common?
They are both planted underground.
What is the function of the sunflower's shoots?
The sunflower shoot is there to protect the flower fro insects on the ground, to transfer water from the roots to the flower and to transfer uv light from the flower to the roots
Where is water used in a flower?
in the roots
What support the flower?
the roots
Why are root crops harvested before they flower?
If a root crop is allowed to flower, it puts the energy stored in the roots into the flower. This causes the roots to lose flavor and nutrient value.
Does a flower die if you over water the roots?
yes, it is possible to drown a flower
How does water enter a flower?
through the roots.
What is the first part of a flower to grow?
roots
Part of a flower that starts with r?
Roots
