shallow root
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Referring to the part of a plant that does not go far underground.
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- Trees with shallow roots are more susceptible to strong winds.
- The plant developed a shallow root system due to the hard soil.
- A shallow root makes a plant less stable and prone to falling.
- Gardeners often prefer plants with shallow roots for rock gardens.
- Despite its height, the tree had surprisingly shallow roots.
- The constant watering encouraged a shallow root structure in the crop.
- Certain types of grass have naturally shallow roots, requiring frequent watering.
- You can easily transplant this shrub because of its shallow root.
- The drought caused many plants with shallow roots to wither quickly.
- The new saplings struggled to anchor themselves due to their shallow roots.