taproot
taproot
Definition
tap·root (tap′ro̵̅o̅t′)
taproot
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- develop: Seedlings rapidly develop a vertical taproot from which lateral roots are produced mainly in the upper 30 cm of soil.
- have: The plants have taproots that are not very deep.
- branch: The underground parts of a dock consist of a vertical stem and a branched taproot with a transition zone between them.
Adjective modifier
- long: Seed sown in May emerged within 7 days. The plant develops a long taproot.
- stout: The stems and foliage die down in winter leaving a stout taproot.
- large: Secondly, on account of its large taproot; it is this latter feature which suggests the link with Turbinicarpus.
- fleshy: The plant dies down in winter then regrows in March-April from the large fleshy taproot.
- vertical: Seedlings rapidly develop a vertical taproot from which lateral roots are produced mainly in the upper 30 cm of soil.
- thick: The plant produces a thick taproot up to 2 m long.
Preposition: with
- zone: The underground parts of a dock consist of a vertical stem and a branched taproot with a transition zone between them.
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