What is another word for tuber?
Pronunciation: [tjˈuːbə] (IPA) 
A tuber is an underground, fleshy stem or root that stores nutrients for the plant to survive. There are various synonyms for the word "tuber." One of the most common synonyms is "rhizome," which is a horizontal underground stem that produces roots and shoots from its nodes. Another synonym is "bulb," which is a round underground storage organ containing layers of leaves that store food reserves. "Corms" are also similar structures that store nutrients for plants and are round and solid. "Tubercle" is another term used to describe a small, nodular structure found on plant roots that functions similarly to a tuber. Overall, these various terms are used interchangeably to describe different types of underground plant structures.
