The flowers had very long roots which rolled up immediately once they lost contact with the soil.

Rachel tripped over a long thin root, nearly falling, and Harry caught up with her.

I have found the best weapon to attack their long stubborn root is an old fork.

Still more nuggets and dust clung to the long roots of the fallen tree.

I set it down, and picked up the long, thick root that lay on the table.

Like all stories, the tale of my ugliness had long roots.

Then there are plants that send out a long root to grab anything that's passing.

The long roots penetrate and break the soil to leave it in perfect condition for the next year's crop.

The long, white, carrot-shaped roots are used for food in Spain and some other countries.

Many of them are from families with long and deep roots in the area.