Question

In which plant clinging roots can be found?

Answer 1

Clinging roots:

1. The clinging roots arise from the nodes of the stem and seep into the stems of the host plant.
2. They assist in anchoring the host plant.
3. These can be seen in orchids.
4. Orchids have three types of roots- absorbing roots to absorb water and mineral salts, clinging roots to fix and epiphytic roots to absorb moisture from the air.