Biology
Taproot vs. Fibrous Root Systems
Quick fact
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?