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Rhizomes

rhizome

(Science: plant biology) A horizontal underground stem which can send out both shoots and roots, rhizomes sometimes have thickened areas that store starch.


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... with seeds are fruits!!!. Veggies, check up on this, can be leaves of plants or other plant accessories. then there are the bulbs..garlic, onion. rhizomes (underground lateral branches)...ginger. tubers.. (potatoes) and roots...Carrots (definately a veggie) hope that helps u out

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by SteinAraiza
Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:56 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: veggie or fruit
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