Question

why do we say that potato is an underground stem?

Answer 1

It is a stem vegetable. The potatoes grow on underground stems, called stolons.You can know potato tubers are actually thickened stems because they have buds that sprout stems and leaves. Roots don't do that.

Answer 2

Answer:

• The potatoes grow on underground stem. The potato tubers are actually thickened stem they have buds that sprout stem and leafs. Roots can't do that. And the potatoes are under the ground so they are called underground stem.