Its extensive root systems and aggressive habit, as well as its ability to tolerate saline soils make it a resilient competitor.
They are characterized by a short stem with extensive roots, and leaves that are folded lengthwise.
Perennial grasses with extensive roots survived.
The large trees had extensive roots, which grew nearly horizontally through the soil, repeatedly forking, and often bearing long rootlets.
Each sinsemilla (seedless drug Cannabis) plant is provided with plenty of room to grow long axial limbs and extensive fine roots to increase floral production.
But if you are willing to settle for control instead of eradication, the strategy is simple: prevent reseeding and starve out the deep, extensive roots.
Its strong, extensive roots bind the sand, and send up shoots elsewhere to do likewise.
Grasses are valued for their extensive roots.
Many herbaceous plants have extensive roots to store water and nutrients.
Their extensive roots improve soil quality, reduce erosion, and increase nutrient capture.