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Biology

Taproot vs. Fibrous Root Systems

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Carrots, radishes, and dandelions are classic taproot plants, while grasses, wheat, and orchids are typical fibrous-rooted species.

Why this is interesting

Think of a carrot versus a lawn of grass. One is a thick, tapering taproot; the other is a tangled mat of thin roots. Why do plants invest so differently in their underground structures?