The phrase "a few roots" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a small number of origins, sources, or foundational elements of something.
Example: "In exploring the history of the language, we discovered that it has a few roots in ancient dialects."
Alternatives: "several origins" or "a handful of sources."
However, deep-rooted species often are characterized by having a few roots, sometimes called sinker roots, which can reach great depths and are specialized for water transport (Pate et al. 1995; Dawson and Pate 1996; McElrone et al. 2004; Stromberg 2013) and may utilize hydraulic lift and redistribution (Oliveira et al. 2005).
"I got a few roots of Mrs. Perry D. Slocum about 10 years ago.
There are a few roots drinks for women, but sorrel, ginger beer and carrot juice are preferred to a tonic.
If they're running a bit rampant, fork up a few roots or undercut them with a spade.
We empirically assessed the effects of a few roots on saturated soil shear strength to introduce direct links between plants and soil processes.
But the rising popularity of occult story lines arguably has a few roots in the cult we have made of youthful achievement.
In the uniformly wet tropics, the choice is limited to a few root crops and still fewer greens.
Apart from a few root vegetables, no fresh produce is imported to Norfolk Island, so the market is where many locals source their weekly fruit and vegetable supply.
Also, the duo has no bass player, even though hearing a few root notes would make their short, catchy songs easier to follow.
Comfrey is easy to propagate and if you find another plot holder growing some it's almost a dead certainty that they will gladly oblige in supplying you with a few root cuttings or offsets.
Kersh will get one more day of rest, allow the team to carry a reliever in his spot Thursday, and start Friday in San Diego in front of thousands of screaming Dodger fans and a few rooting for the Padres.
