Q678
Turmeric is a modified stem
A.
Rhizome
AnswerB.
Tuber
C.
Bulb
D.
Corm
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Turmeric is a modified stem Rhizome.Turmeric is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. It has highly branched, yellow to orange, cylindrical, aromatic rhizomes.
The leaves are alternate and arranged in two rows. They are divided into leaf sheath, petiole, and leaf blade. From the leaf sheaths, a false stem is formed. This false stem is also termed a modified stem.