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Does potato reproduce through roots?

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Created: 2022-06-10 19:00:32

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The plant reproduces in three ways: from seed, from the actual storage roots, or from the plant vines.


Do potatoes grow from roots or stem?

Potatoes grow underground on a special stem called a 'stolon'. The potato stems above ground have attractive but non-edible flowers. Since the 'root' of the potato plant is not really a root but a stem, potatoes are also considered tubers.

Are potatoes seeds or roots?

The potato is a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum and is a root vegetable native to the Americas. The plant is a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae.

Are potatoes roots plants?

Potatoes are not roots. They are stem tubers. The leaves of the potato plant manufacture food in the form of starch. This food is transferred through the plant to its underground stems, known as stolons.

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