Aerial roots

Adventitious roots that develop on aboveground shoots and, as a rule, do not reach the substrate. Common in epiphytic orchids, some aroids, etc. Their main function is the absorption of moisture from the air and photosynthesis (in the latter case a concentration of chlorophyll is observed - "greening" of the roots).

Adventitious roots that develop on aboveground shoots and, as a rule, do not reach the substrate. Common in epiphytic orchids, some aroids, etc. Their main function is the absorption of moisture from the air and photosynthesis (in the latter case a concentration of chlorophyll is observed - "greening" of the roots).