![CCCW on Twitter: "As shown in the graphic, native plant root systems have much larger than non-native plants. These big root systems are one of the reasons why native plants are so CCCW on Twitter: "As shown in the graphic, native plant root systems have much larger than non-native plants. These big root systems are one of the reasons why native plants are so](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FSaKu_GXIAIbBMX.jpg:large)
CCCW on Twitter: "As shown in the graphic, native plant root systems have much larger than non-native plants. These big root systems are one of the reasons why native plants are so
![Some species of native prairie plants have much deeper root systems than Kentucky blue grass, increasing the ability of those plants to retain and filter stormwater | Building America Solution Center Some species of native prairie plants have much deeper root systems than Kentucky blue grass, increasing the ability of those plants to retain and filter stormwater | Building America Solution Center](https://basc.pnnl.gov/sites/default/files/images/NativePlantsDeepRoots-C1-FinalGrade-FEMA511.jpg)
Some species of native prairie plants have much deeper root systems than Kentucky blue grass, increasing the ability of those plants to retain and filter stormwater | Building America Solution Center
![Crop Improvement from Phenotyping Roots: Highlights Reveal Expanding Opportunities: Trends in Plant Science Crop Improvement from Phenotyping Roots: Highlights Reveal Expanding Opportunities: Trends in Plant Science](https://www.cell.com/cms/attachment/5665ea3f-2408-470f-91a2-e3bbd9d276c3/gr1.jpg)
Crop Improvement from Phenotyping Roots: Highlights Reveal Expanding Opportunities: Trends in Plant Science
Leaf of Life - “Native plants have deeper root systems that substantially increase the ability of soil to absorb & retain water. As natural vegetation is replaced with popular turf grasses, less
![TheMeadoway on Twitter: "#TheMeadowayToYou. #DYK Meadow plants typically have very deep root systems (over 2 metres!) and support a wide variety of animals and pollinators. Check out the roots for turf grass. # TheMeadoway on Twitter: "#TheMeadowayToYou. #DYK Meadow plants typically have very deep root systems (over 2 metres!) and support a wide variety of animals and pollinators. Check out the roots for turf grass. #](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EUcH3M1WAAE4Xgq.jpg)