. Field and woodland plants. arding thisportion of his work will be understood by him only if he is fairlywell acquainted with the general characters of a flowering plant andwith the structure of flowers ; and as it would hardly be advisableto assume such knowledge, we shall give a brief outline of this partof the subject, dealing only with those points that are essential toour purpose, and explaining the meaning of those terms which arecommonly employed in the description of plants and theirflowers. 2 FIELD AND WOODLAND PLANTS The Root The root is that portion of the plant which descends into
. Field and woodland plants. arding thisportion of his work will be understood by him only if he is fairlywell acquainted with the general characters of a flowering plant andwith the structure of flowers ; and as it would hardly be advisableto assume such knowledge, we shall give a brief outline of this partof the subject, dealing only with those points that are essential toour purpose, and explaining the meaning of those terms which arecommonly employed in the description of plants and theirflowers. 2 FIELD AND WOODLAND PLANTS The Root The root is that portion of the plant which descends into the soilfor the al^sorption of the mineral food required. It really serves adouble purpose, for, in addition to the function just mentioned, itfixes the plant in its place, thus forming a basis of support for thestem and its appendages. Roots are capable of absorbing liquids only, and all fertile soilscontain more or less soluble mineral matter which is dissolved bythe moisture present. This matter is absorbed mainly by the.
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