Question

what is clinging root ?​

Answer 1

Clinging root : These are non-absorptive adventitious roots which are found in climbers.The clinging roots penetrate the cracks or fissures of the support. They hold the support firmly by forming claws. For example- money plant

Answer 2

These roots fix epiphytes on the bark on the supporting tree.
Example: Pepper (Piper nigram) and betel vine (Piper betle).