Question

Draw diagrams to explain the difference between reticulate and parallel venation. The leaves of the lily plant have parallel arrangement of veins. Just by looking at the leaves, Veena is able to identify the type of root system in the plant. Explain how this possible. What type of root system will the lily have?

Answer 1

Veena is able to find out the type of root system because in plants with tap roots, the leaves have reticulate venation, whereas in plants with fibrous roots, the leaves have parallel venation. Lily have parallel arrangement of leaves; therefore, fibrous root system is present in lily.