Underground Stems

What are tubers?

• Long, thin roots of certain plants

• Edible fruits of certain plants

• Enlarged, fleshy underground stems of certain plants

• Small, leafy aboveground structures of certain plants

Name three examples of tubers.

• turnips, potatoes, sweet potatoes

• carrots, yams, potatoes

• radishes, sweet potatoes, yams

• potatoes, sweet potatoes, yams

What is a corm?

• A corm is a short, fleshy, bulb-like stem surrounded by few thin membranes or scale leaves and bearing buds at the summit.

• A corm is a unit of measurement

• A corm is a type of bird

• A corm is a type of cloud

Name two examples of corms.

• Tulip and Daffodil

• Sunflower and Daisy

• Gladiolus and Banana

• Lily and Iris

What is a bulb?

• A short, thickened stem with many crowded, overlapping fleshy leaves.

• A type of light fixture

• A type of battery

• A unit of measurement for light intensity

Name four examples of bulbs.

• Tulips, Ginger, Onions, Garlics

• Tulips, Iris, Garlics, Onions

• Carnations, Sunflowers, Tulips, Roses

• Sunflowers, Garlics, Iris, Carnations

What is a rhizome?

• A rhizome is a type of reptile

• A rhizome is a type of plant stem that grows horizontally underground, sending out roots and shoots from its nodes.

• A rhizome is a type of cloud formation

• A rhizome is a type of tropical fruit

Name three examples of rhizomes.

• Potato, Carrot, Camia

• Carrot, Ginger, Cabbage

• Ginger, Blueberries, Camia

• Cabbage, Onion, Garlic

How are tubers different from bulbs?

• Tubers store nutrients in their stem, while bulbs store nutrients in their leaves.

• Tubers are a type of flower, while bulbs are a type of vegetable.

• Tubers store nutrients in their roots, while bulbs store nutrients in their stems.

• Tubers are always round in shape, while bulbs are always elongated.

How are rhizomes different from corms?

• Rhizomes are above-ground plant stems that store food, while corms are underground plant stems that produce roots and shoots.

• Rhizomes grow horizontally and produce roots and shoots, while corms are short, swollen underground plant stems that store food.

• Rhizomes and corms are the same and can be used interchangeably.

• Rhizomes grow vertically and produce roots and shoots, while corms are long, thin underground plant stems that store food.