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Plant Root Systems

By Janice VanCleave

Taproot System: The dandelion plant has a tap root system, which consists of a main root that grows straight down. This root is much larger than the roots branching from it. The smaller branching roots are called rootlets, and these roots grow laterally. Plants with a tap root are difficult to transplant. When you pull […]

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