The fibrous root system is first to develop, anchoring the plants, providing food, and preventing erosion. But did you know that the fibrous root can also be edible in some plants?
Fleshy Fibrous Roots - This form of fibrous roots is closest to the taproot system. Reproductive Roots - are pretty similar to the fleshy ones. Stilt Roots - are a unique form of the fibrous root system that grows part of its network above the soil.
Erosion Control - Plants with fibrous root systems are considered very beneficial when planted in places prone to erosion. Increase Porosity - The numerous thin roots of the fibrous roots system penetrate the top layer of the soil increasing its porosity.Easily Decomposed - The fibrous roots enrich the soil.
Sweet Potatoes - grow edible, fleshy fibrous roots that can also be used as reproductive roots. Coconut - has numerous fibrous roots growing horizontally and vertically to support the large trunk.Rosemary - is the typical example of a fibrous root system. It has thin intertwined fibrous roots.
A fibrous root system is a wide network of tiny roots expanding horizontally rather than vertically into the soil. Unlike the taproot system, there’s not one primary root but numerous roots of similar size.