Question

What is the relation between leaf venation and the type of roots?

Answer 1

When the veins are parallel and do not form a network, it is known as Parallel Venation. Plants with fibrous roots have parallel venation. Plants that have fibrous roots and parallel venation in leaves include wheat, maize, grass, banana, bamboo, etc.

When the veins in leaves are irregularly distributed to form a channel, it is known as reticulate Venation. Plants with reticulate venation in their leaves are likely to have tap roots. Plants like carrot or rose have leaves with reticulate venation and tap roots.