No, a radish is not considered an underground stem. It is considered a type of root just like carrots and sweet potatoes.
No, a radish is not considered an underground stem. It is considered a type of root just like carrots and sweet potatoes.
potato
No, onions are not an example of plants with modified roots. Onions have a bulb which is a modified stem, not modified roots. Examples of plants with modified roots include carrot and radish.
Yes
It is a tuber.
Onion is a modified stem because it is a stem which grows underground
Modified Stem
A onion is a modified stem
The carrot, radish, onion and sugar beet have stems that are above ground and the roots and edible tuber/bulb is underground. The stem is green and the carrot is orange; the beet is red, the onion is white/red; the radish is red/white.
TurnipTurnip is a bulbA bulb is an underground stem
Radishes have a fleshy taproot that is often mistaken for a stem due to its prominence and edible nature. The actual stem of the radish plant is typically short and may be difficult to distinguish above the ground. This structure supports the leaves and flowers, but the focus is primarily on the root, which stores nutrients and energy for the plant. Overall, the radish is characterized by its thickened, swollen root rather than a traditional stem.
Rhizome or corm