Definitions for "TAP ROOT"
A thick, strongly vertical root, usually extending to considerable depth. For example, the walnut tree root and our garden carrot. Note.
A single thick vertical root. It is the primary root and follows the downward line of the plant's stem, often deeply into the ground.
A single, relatively large central root which gives rise to smaller, lateral branches; usually found in dicots.
Keywords:  tendrils
Tendrils