As the stem grows, the roots continue to originate in leaf axils, but only roots that are in contact with the soil function for absorption of soil nutrients, moisture, and anchorage of the plant.
(the stem; grows; ) (the roots; continue; ) (the roots; to originate; L:in leaf axils, but only roots) (only roots; are; in contact with the soil function for absorption of soil nutrients, moisture, and anchorage of the plant)
the stem the roots the roots only roots
grows continue to originate are
L:in leaf axils, but only roots
in contact with the soil function for absorption of soil nutrients, moisture, and anchorage of the plant