Answer: taproot

AnswerCrossword Clue
TAPROOTPlant's principal feeder
taprootmain, central root pointing downward and giving off small lateral roots
taprootthe main root of a plant
TAPROOTCarrot, basically
TAPROOTCarrot's principal feeder
TAPROOTPlant's main nourisher
TAPROOTCertain plant anchor
TAPROOTParsnip, e.g.
TAPROOTPlant part
TAPROOTCarrot, e.g.
TAPROOTPlant's main feeder
TAPROOTCarrot feature
TAPROOTTree part.
TAPROOTPart of a plant.
TAPROOTUnderground plant growth.
TAPROOTIt grows downward
TAPROOTCarrot, for one
TAPROOTDownward-growing plant part