Question

why potato is called underground stem? answer in short please

Answer 1

It is a stem vegetable. Thepotatoes 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.
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Answer 2

Potato is called underground stem bcoz potatoes are made up of potato tubers which are thickened stem with swollen food in it .. its planted underground where it developes from eye bud into a potato .. hence the name "underground stem" is given.

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