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Aerial roots are roots growing above the ground. They are often adventitious, i.e. formed from nonroot tissue. They are found in diverse plant species, including epiphytes such as orchids (Orchidaceae), tropical coastal swamp trees such as mangroves, banyan figs (Ficus subg. Urostigma), the warm-temperate rainforest rata (Metrosideros robusta), and…
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| Subject | Predicate | Object | Confidence | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| orchids | instance of | including epiphytes | 0.80 | text |
| common ivy | instance of | Vines | 0.80 | text |
| nutrient acquisition or storage | instance of | with alternative theories proposing roles | 0.80 | text |
| structural support | instance of | with alternative theories proposing roles | 0.80 | text |
| or erosion prevention.Haustorial rootsThese roots are found in parasitic plants | instance of | with alternative theories proposing roles | 0.80 | text |
| where aerial roots become cemented to the host plant via a sticky attachment disc before intruding into the tissues of the host | instance of | with alternative theories proposing roles | 0.80 | text |
| or erosion prevention | instance of | with alternative theories proposing roles | 0.80 | text |
| Echeveria.Aerial roots on houseplants do not serve as much of a purpose as on outdoor plants | instance of | many Philodendron and succulents | 0.80 | text |
| as there is no rain indoors | instance of | many Philodendron and succulents | 0.80 | text |
| indoor humidity is often low due to A/C | instance of | many Philodendron and succulents | 0.80 | text |
| heating systems | instance of | many Philodendron and succulents | 0.80 | text |
| Aerial root | related to "Stranglers" (prop-root) | Banyan | 0.60 | section |
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