They can be both. Tap roots grow straight down to anchor the tree, fibrous roots spread out to take up nutrients.
As well as some trees be both because some tap roots contrast with the fibrous roots system................
no wheat is a fibrous root
no wheat is a fibrous root
wheat plant have fiberous root
tap root
tap root system
Bamboo typically has a network of fibrous roots rather than a tap root. These fibrous roots spread out close to the surface of the soil to help support the tall bamboo stalks and absorb nutrients efficiently.
fibrous root Bean is a leguminous plant hence it has tap root system
radish is a tap root
Akee tree has fibrous roots.
No carrot is not a fibrous root. Its tap root.
Fibrous. Just transplanted one today!
The root system of sugarcane is fibrous, consisting of many small roots that spread out horizontally near the surface of the soil.