DENDROLOGY

TREE IDENTIFICATION

IDENTIFICATION KEYS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Has taproots
A
Monocots
B
Dicots
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dicots have a tap root system, while monocots have a fibrous root system. A tap root system has a main root that grows down vertically, and from which many smaller lateral roots arise.

Detailed explanation-2: -taproot, main root of a primary root system, growing vertically downward. Most dicotyledonous plants (see cotyledon), such as dandelions, produce taproots, and some, such as the edible roots of carrots and beets, are specialized for food storage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of plants with tap roots are Carrot, Radish, Beetroot etc. On the other hand Onion, Grass, Wheat, Coconut palm are the examples of the fibrous roots or system.

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