Tuber

:For the fungal genus, see Truffle.

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A tuber is a part of a rhizome thickened for use as a storage organ. It is usually, though not always, subterranean, such as a potato.

Related Topics:
Rhizome - Storage organ - Subterranean - Potato

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This should not be confused with a tuberous root such as a sweet potato or Dahlia, which is a similarly swollen root.

Related Topics:
Tuberous root - Sweet potato - Dahlia - Root

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