Tuberous

/ˈtuːbərəs/
adjective

Something that is shaped like a tuber (like a potato) or has tubers.

The potatoes are a well-known tuberous plant.
Visual representation of "tuberous" - Something that is shaped like a tuber (like a potato) or has tubers.

Often appears as...

  • tuberous roots
  • tuberous plant
adjective

Related to or suffering from a medical condition where non-cancerous growths develop, often in the eyes and skin.

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic condition that causes non-cancerous, or benign, tumors to grow in part of the body.
Visual representation of "tuberous" - Related to or suffering from a medical condition where non-cancerous growths develop, often in the eyes and skin.

Often appears as...

  • tuberous sclerosis
  • tuberous sclerosis complex
adjective

Something that is shaped like a tuber (like a potato) or has tubers.

The potatoes are a well-known tuberous plant.
Visual representation of "tuberous" - Something that is shaped like a tuber (like a potato) or has tubers.

Often appears as...

  • tuberous roots
  • tuberous plant
adjective

Related to or suffering from a medical condition where non-cancerous growths develop, often in the eyes and skin.

Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic condition that causes non-cancerous, or benign, tumors to grow in part of the body.
Visual representation of "tuberous" - Related to or suffering from a medical condition where non-cancerous growths develop, often in the eyes and skin.

Often appears as...

  • tuberous sclerosis
  • tuberous sclerosis complex
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Visual representation of "tuberous"
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Naturally Shaped

Describe plants with parts resembling tubers, not man-made objects.

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Her garden had many tuberous flowers with swollen root systems.
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Plant Descriptors

Use to detail the characteristics of certain plants or their parts.

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Farmers harvest the tuberous bulbs of dahlia for their starch.
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Edible Variety

Highlight plants with edible underground growths.

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Sweet potatoes are popular tuberous vegetables prized for their taste.
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Naturally Shaped

Describe plants with parts resembling tubers, not man-made objects.

Illustration for Naturally Shaped
Her garden had many tuberous flowers with swollen root systems.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Plant Descriptors

Use to detail the characteristics of certain plants or their parts.

Illustration for Plant Descriptors
Farmers harvest the tuberous bulbs of dahlia for their starch.
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Edible Variety

Highlight plants with edible underground growths.

Illustration for Edible Variety
Sweet potatoes are popular tuberous vegetables prized for their taste.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Naturally Shaped

Describe plants with parts resembling tubers, not man-made objects.

Illustration for Naturally Shaped
Her garden had many tuberous flowers with swollen root systems.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Plant Descriptors

Use to detail the characteristics of certain plants or their parts.

Illustration for Plant Descriptors
Farmers harvest the tuberous bulbs of dahlia for their starch.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Edible Variety

Highlight plants with edible underground growths.

Illustration for Edible Variety
Sweet potatoes are popular tuberous vegetables prized for their taste.
Visual representation of the word "Tuberous"

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