Answer: taproots

AnswerCrossword Clue
TAPROOTSRagweed anchors
TAPROOTSCarrots, essentially
TAPROOTSMain parts of plants.
TAPROOTSWhat many trees have.
TAPROOTSThey grow down
taprootsmain, central root pointing downward and giving off small lateral roots
taprootsTAPROOT, the main root of a plant