fibrous root

American  

noun

1. a root, as in most grasses, having numerous, very fine branches of approximately the same length.

2. a root system that consists of very fine branches.

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fibrous root Scientific  

/ fī′brəs /

1. Any of the roots in a system that is made up of many threadlike members of more or less equal length and is characteristic of monocotelydons. Fibrous roots develop from adventitious roots arising from the plant's stem and usually do not penetrate the soil very deeply. Because their roots attach themselves firmly to soil particles, plants with fibrous root systems are especially useful in preventing soil erosion.

2. Compare taproot

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Example Sentences

What are the advantages of a deep taproot and the advantages of a fibrous root system in a desert?

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Others have fibrous root systems that cover wide areas.

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Dicots have a tap root system, while monocots have a fibrous root system.

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A fibrous root system, such as that of wheat, forms a dense network of roots that is closer to the soil surface.

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A firm grasp and a sharp tug brings them up with a fine supply of good fibrous root.

From Wood and Garden Notes and thoughts, practical and critical, of a working amateur by Jekyll, Gertrude