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Buttress roots are found in

1. sorghum
2. banyan
3. Terminalia
4. Pandanus

Correct answer: Terminalia

Solution

Buttress roots are broad, plank-like roots that help stabilize tall trees in shallow or weak soils. Terminalia is a classic example of a tree showing buttress roots.

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