Gardener's Dictionary: Root
Root (n.): The part of a container plant usually below the ground that lacks nodes, shoots and leaves. It holds the container plant in position, draws water and nutrients from the soil, and stores food.
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Root (n.): The part of a container plant usually below the ground that lacks nodes, shoots and leaves. It holds the container plant in position, draws water and nutrients from the soil, and stores food.