Find out from internet the state flower of Sikkim. Write about the type of roots shown by this plant.

Dendrobium is the state flower of Sikkim. It shows epiphytic roots.

Epiphytic roots: 

1. Epiphytic plants like Vanda, Dendrobium grow on branches of trees in dense rain forests and are unable to obtain moisture from soil. 

2. Such plants produce epiphytic roots which hang in the air. 

3. The roots are provided with a spongy membranous absorbent covering of the velamen tissue.

4. The cells of velamen tissue are hygroscopic and have porous walls, thus they can absorb moisture from air. 

5. Epiphytic roots can be silvery white or green and are without root cap.