Detailed Solution. The underground stem of the potato is edible part of the plant. The stem of potato is also called the tuber. Potatoes are rich in fibres, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6.
Do we eat stem of potato?
The edible portion is a rhizome (an underground stem) that is also a tuber. The "eyes" of the potato are lateral buds. Potatoes come in white, yellow, orange, or purple-colored varieties. The edible portion is the inner stalk (stem) whose sap is a source of sugar.
What body part of the potato do we eat?
The part of the potato that we eat is called a tuber. Tubers are the part of a plant that store nutrients and energy.
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