Question

Describe respiratory roots or phenumatophores with example

Answer 1

Respiratory roots - these roots are found in aquatic plants and plants which grow on marshy areas. In aquatic plants floating roots are acting as respiratory roots. In marshy area the roots are not getting sufficient oxygen and hence they grow upwards from the ground.Also, known as aerial roots, breathing roots that are usually above the ground. ... Examples of plants with breathing roots are banyan, money plants, rubber plants, ficus, peepal tree, pakad tree, and many more