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Is ginger root a fruit or vegetable?
Ginger is a under ground stem used as vegetable
Why potato is a stem?
Because the part that turn into the potato is a structure off the stem of the plant. You can see this for yourself because the "eyes" of the potato tuber are stem side shoots.
What type of roots does the potato plant have?
prop roots
What part of plant does ginger come from?
Ground Ginger comes from the ground lol it comes from plants!!!!!!!
What is the difference between ginger and ginger root?
If your recipe asks for Ginger root, it is the actual root you find in the produce section, that is is asking you to use. in some recipes it is for the flavor, but often ginger has a medicinal characteristic. If you have powder, that is the dried and ground form of the root, and it will not be the same measurement. It also depends on what you are making- if you can substitute the powder for the root.
Do ginger grow above or below ground?
They grow above ground. It is a stem plant.
What are examples of edible underground stems?
ginger , turmeric, potato are different examples of underground stem buds.
Why is ginger considered a root?
Ginger, as a spice or whole, is a root. That root is able to sprout after being harvested, making whole raw ginger a good investment in my opinion.
What are the differences between root and stem tubers?
A stem tuber has axial buds. Such as "eyes" on a potato.
What is a modified under ground stem?
A portion of a root swells for food or water storage, e.g. sweet potato. A type of storage root distinct from taproot.
What is the difference between stem ginger and root ginger?
Stem ginger is taken fresh and preserved in sugar syrup. It has a different taste than root ginger which is usually allowed to dry somewhat and is grated or ground and put in to dishes and also a very famous cola #1.
What plants store food in stem?
sugarcane
