Tuberous Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Plant growing from a tuber.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The potato is a tuberous plant that grows underground, producing edible tubers that are harvested as food.
- The dahlia is a popular tuberous plant used in gardens for its showy flowers and ease of care.
- In the fall, the gardener carefully dug up the cannas, a type of tuberous plant, to overwinter them indoors.
- Tuberous plants like caladiums thrive in warm, moist environments and are often grown in greenhouses.
- The elephant ear is a large, tuberous plant with massive leaves that add a tropical touch to the garden.