rootin’ around. why do plants need roots? the roots are the way for water and minerals to get into...
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Rootin’ Around
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Why do plants need roots?
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The roots are the way for water and minerals to get into the plant.
**This is how the plant eats and drinks.
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The roots keep the plant from falling over or being blown away.
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Roots help the plant store food and water.
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Plant Roots
• Hold the plant in the soil.
• Take in water and food for the plant.
• Store food for the plant.
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Types of Roots
Tap Roots
• A long central root grows deep in the ground.
Fibrous Roots
• Many shallow small roots hold the plant to the ground.
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Tap Roots
garlic
beetsturnip
carrot
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Fibrous Roots
daisies
grasses
strawberries
corn
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Why do we need
plant roots?
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We Eat Roots
Yam
Carrot
Radish
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Echinacea Root
Chicory RootGarlic
We use roots for medicine.
Dandelion Root
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Root beer flavor from sassafras
roots.
Licorice for candy.
Ginger for gingerbread.
We use roots to flavor our food.
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Have you used any roots today?