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What r the types of roots (like proproots, epiphytic roots) Kindly name with examples?

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What r the types of roots (like proproots, epiphytic roots) Kindly name with examples?

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  1. proproots : banyan tree.

    epiphytic roots Orchids

    Storage roots : Sweet potato

    Breathing roots : mangrooves


  2. Three are various root types:

    1. Fibrous root- these are the types of root found in the monocotyledons e.g. grass. There is no main roots of the same size ans length e.g. coconut, sugar cane and corn.

    Here are others root types with examples only:

    2. Tap root-

    3. Adventitious root-banyon tree

    4. Water absorbing root-

    5. Stilt root- mangroves

    6. Buttress root-

    6. Hanging root-

    7. Breathing root-

    8. Storage root- sweet potato, carrot

    9. Climbing root-

    10. Contractile root- hyacinth and lily, and some taproots, such as dandelion  

    11. Aerial roots- ivy (Hedera)

    12. Propagative root- cherry tree

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