Root

A root is the part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil. It serves several crucial functions, including anchoring the plant, absorbing water and nutrients from the soil, and storing energy in the form of carbohydrates. Roots can also play a role in vegetative reproduction in certain species. In a broader context, the term "root" can refer to the fundamental source or origin of something, such as the root of a problem or the root of a word in linguistics, from which other forms or meanings are derived. In mathematics, a root can refer to a solution of an equation, particularly the value that, when substituted into a polynomial, yields zero.