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Corm
A corm is a modified underground stem that serves as a storage organ for nutrients in certain plants, such as gladiolus and taro. It is typically globular or flattened in shape.
Noun
- A swollen, fleshy underground stem that stores nutrients and allows plants to survive adverse conditions.
Example: The gladiolus plant grows from a corm that stores energy to bloom beautiful flowers.
- A bulbotuber, a type of corm that is an enlarged portion of a rhizome or a modified root.
Example: Taro plants produce edible corms, which are commonly used in various cuisines.
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