Tuberous (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resembling a tuber; "a tuberous root".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The sweet potato is a starchy, tuberous root that is often used in savory dishes.
- Tuberous begonias have beautiful flowers and thick, waxy stems that can be used as ornamental plants.
- The dahlia's tuberous roots can be stored over winter and replanted in the spring for another bloom.
- Some plants, like the elephant ear, have tuberous rhizomes that allow them to survive underwater.
- Tuberous cacti have adapted to dry environments by storing water in their thick, fleshy stems.