Question

Some plants live in dry places where there is very little rainfall. These plants often have a large network of roots.

Describe two different functions of roots.

Answer 1

Water is stored in the leaves, roots, and stems of some plants. Other desert plants have long tap roots that reach the water table, anchor the soil, and help to control erosion. Desert plants' root systems can be fibrous, as in desert grasses, or taproot, as in most trees and shrubs.