Fibrous root: Overview The opposite of a taproot system

Fibrous Root Overview The opposite of a taproot system is a fibrous root system. It is widespread in monocotyledonous plants and ferns and is created by thin, fairly branched roots developing from the stem. When the tree has reached full maturity, it resembles a root mat. Most trees start off with a taproot, but after a few years, they develop a fibrous root system with mostly horizontal surface roots and only a few vertical, deep anchoring roots . A typical mature tree 30-50 m tall has a ... The fibrous root is the other type of root system where the root develops from the stem in the form of thin and moderately branching roots without any primary root. The fibrous root can be observed in most monocotyledonous plants and other plants like a fern. The fibrous roots are horizontal and wide spreading with only a few roots that go deep vertically downward. Examples of fibrous root systems include coconut palm, wheat, rice and grasses.