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| − | A '''rhizome''' is a horizontal, usually underground stem of a plant that often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. They are also referred to as creeping rootstalks, or rootstocks. A stolon is similar to a rhizome, but exists above ground, sprouting from an existing stem.
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| − | ==Tubers==
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| − | A '''tuber''' is a thickened part of a rhizome that has been enlarged for use as a storage organ. They are typically high in starch.
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| − | * [[Cookbook:Jicama|jicama]]
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| − | * [[Cookbook:Potato|potato]]
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| − | * [[Cookbook:Sunchoke|sunchoke]] (also known as the "Jerusalem artichoke", completely unrelated to the artichoke)
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| − | * [[Cookbook:Sweet Potato|sweet potato]] (also known as kumara)
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| − | * [[Cookbook:Taro Root|taro root]]
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| − | * [[Cookbook:Water Chestnut|water chestnut]]
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| − | * [[Cookbook:Yam|yam]]
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| − | * [[Cookbook:Cassava|cassava]] (also known as manioc or yuca)
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