What exactly are taproot vegetables?!

Question: In a plant, a taproot is a large central root, like those found in carrots, turnips, radishes, etc.

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Answers: In a plant, a taproot is a large central root, like those found in carrots, turnips, radishes, etc.

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I am not sure, maybe the leaves touch the ground? Here is a website that talks about them...

http://waynesword.palomar.edu/ecoph11.ht...

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Carrots, turnips, radishes, beets, sweet potatoes and parsnips are all taproot veggies.

Potatoes and taro 'root' are actually stems.

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