Clusters of adventitious roots growing from stem nodes, swollen with indefinite shape. Example: Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatus).

A type of root that stores nutrients and has a defined shape, such as carrots.

Roots that grow deep into the soil to access water and nutrients, like taproots.

A type of root that primarily serves for anchoring the plant, without nutrient storage.

They primarily absorb water and minerals from the soil.

They can provide support, store nutrients, and sometimes perform photosynthesis.

They are responsible for the plant's reproductive processes.

They mainly serve as a means of vegetative propagation.

Tuberous root

Fibrous root

Tap root

Adventitious root

Crocus sativus (Saffron)

Zea mays (Corn)

Solanum tuberosum (Potato)

Beta vulgaris (Beetroot)

Another term for floating roots.

Roots that absorb water from the air.

Roots that grow above the ground.

Roots that store nutrients.

Terminalia arjuna and Bombax malabarica

Quercus robur and Pinus sylvestris

Ficus elastica and Acer saccharum

Carya ovata and Betula alleghaniensis

Adventitious roots arise from the lower nodes of the plant, penetrating the soil to provide additional support.

Roots that grow above the ground to absorb moisture from the air.

Roots that store nutrients and energy for the plant.

Roots that grow horizontally to spread out and stabilize the plant.

Mango ginger (Curcuma)

Bamboo

Cactus

Oak tree

Piper nigrum (Pepper)

Rosa rubiginosa (Sweet Briar)

Cucumis sativus (Cucumber)

Zea mays (Corn)

Special spongy tissue in epiphytic roots.

A type of vascular tissue found in ferns.

A protective layer in seed coats.

A type of connective tissue in animals.

Penetrates host's cortex to reach vascular bundle, absorbing water, minerals, and food.

Provides structural support to the plant.

Stores energy in the form of carbohydrates.

Facilitates photosynthesis by capturing sunlight.

Stilt roots provide support against wind forces in plants like sugarcane.

Stilt roots help in nutrient absorption from the soil.

Stilt roots store water for the plant during droughts.

Stilt roots assist in photosynthesis by increasing surface area.

Green chlorophyll-containing roots capable of carbon assimilation (photosynthesis) that hang freely like ribbons.

Roots that primarily absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

Roots that store energy in the form of starch.

Roots that anchor the plant and prevent soil erosion.

Shrinks to maintain underground stem level.

Absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.

Stores energy for the plant.

Supports the plant above ground.