Root System Collection

Beneath the surface of lush Neotropical forests, Pona Palms and other trees with shallow root systems of just 40cm thrive

Plant, artwork
Plant. Cut-away artwork showing a plant's stem, leaves and roots

Root System Collection: Pona Palm, root system in neotropic only 40cm for all trees and dead leaves tree

Pona Palm, root system in neotropic only 40cm for all trees and dead leaves tree
Pona Palm and tapir clay lick, Manu, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, World Natural Heritage Site, Peru

Soil and root system at bottom of a plant, view from below

Plant, artwork
Plant. Cut-away artwork showing a plants stem, leaves and roots

Root System Collection: Courgette seedlings

Courgette seedlings
Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus) seedlings growing in root trainer pots, ready for transplanting to a vegetable plot. This type of seed tray encourages the development of long, separated roots

Root System Collection: Saffron flowers and bulb

Saffron flowers and bulb. The flowers (pink) have grown from the bulb (bottom). Also seen are the roots and the leaves (green). The part of the plant most commonly used is the stigmas (red)

Root nodules of white clover

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Beneath the surface of lush Neotropical forests, Pona Palms and other trees with shallow root systems of just 40cm thrive, their intricate networks anchoring them to the earth. Elsewhere, in the temperate climate of Stanley Park, British Columbia, uprooted trees reveal a glimpse of their complex root systems, torn from the soil in a windstorm's wrath. Artwork and nature intertwine as we delve deeper, peering below the soil's surface to witness the intricate labyrinth of roots that sustains life. Courgette seedlings, with their delicate tendrils, contrast the intricate web of roots that nourishes them. Roots, the unsung heroes of the plant world, are not just a means of anchorage and water uptake. Saffron flowers, renowned for their precious spice, bear their bulbs beneath the earth, their roots providing the essential nutrients for their growth. White clover, a common sight in many gardens, boasts root nodules teeming with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by the plant, thereby enriching the soil for future growth. The intricate dance between roots and soil is a testament to nature's resilience and the interconnectedness of all living things.