answersLogoWhite

0

galleta grass

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What plants that grow deep roots to find water are called?

Mesqite.


Why do some desert plants need deep roots?

To go deep for any moister resources the can reach.


How deep do roots of desert plant go?

The depth of the roots of desert plants can vary depending on the species and the availability of water. In general, desert plant roots can reach depths of 1-10 meters to access water sources deep underground. These deep roots help desert plants survive in arid environments by tapping into water reserves below the surface.


How deep are the roots of cantaloupe plants?

The roots of cantaloupe plants can grow up to 3 feet deep in the soil.


Are minerals and water taken in by roots?

Yes. Roots can also support the plants by digging deep into the soil where the plant survives.


Why is the prairie partly underground?

Prairies can have deep roots, but they are not underground. The depth of roots in prairies can help the plants access water and nutrients from the soil, support the plants during droughts, and increase soil stability. The roots also store energy reserves for the plants.


Is there water for desert plants?

Many desert plants only sprout and or grow during and after a rainy season in the desert. The remainder of the year when water is scarce the plants are, basically, dormant. They shut down most of their systems waiting for better times. Some desert plants have long tap roots that they can use to tap into moisture hidden deep in the soil.


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.


How do roots allow plants to live with little rainfall?

Roots absorb water from the soil and store it in their tissues, which helps plants survive during times of little rainfall. Additionally, some plants have deep taproots that can reach water sources deep in the ground, allowing them to access water even during dry periods. Roots also help stabilize the plant and prevent it from toppling over in windy conditions, ensuring its continued survival.


How are the roots of desert plants adapted to the environment?

Usually they will either have shallow rots to capture water from rain or deep tap roots to obtain water deeper within the soil. Different plants will often spread their roots at separate depths in order to avoid competition for water


Why do long roots help some desert plants stay alive?

Long roots of desert plants penetrate deep in the soil in search of capillary water and absorb it for the plant's survival


How are plants roots adopted to take in water from the soil?

with taproots, the primary and secondary roots grow long. they can reach a deep water source. with fibrous roots, the fine, numerous roots allow fast absorption of water near the soil surface.