Question

Phreatophytes are xerophytes with roots

• A. Spread along the soil surface
• B. Well spread in the soil
• C. Very deep reaching ground water fringe
• D. Very deep but well above ground water

Answer 1

The correct option is C Very deep reaching ground water fringe

A phreatophyte is a deep-rooted plant that obtains a significant portion of the water that it needs from the phreatic zone (zone of saturation) or the capillary fringe above the phreatic zone. Phreatophytes are plants that are supplied with surface water and often have their roots constantly in touch with moisture. These plants have very deep roots that are able to reach the water table. So the correct answer is ' Very deep reaching ground water fringe'.