root system

1. The configuration of a plant's various roots.

2. See more at fibrous root taproot

Example Sentences

I could go on, but it suffices to say that “The Osbournes” sits near the root system of celebreality’s Tree of Life, for richer or poorer.

From Salon

Sheean's account of the 1920s illustrates the conflict's deep root system in the land that Israelis and Palestinians both want and have not found a way, or a will, to share or separate.

From BBC

He told the BBC it was essential that they are well watered "to encourage a deep root system".

From BBC

When the flames are intense enough to destroy root systems, they also change the soil structure.

From Los Angeles Times

Young saplings need moisture to build strong root systems, and the wet weather also relieved stress in some older trees which had been suffering during the parched weather.

From BBC