No, garlic is not a tuber. Garlic is a bulb, a type of underground stem that stores food. Tubers, on the other hand, are modified roots that store food.
Here's a breakdown:
- Bulbs: These are made up of layers of modified leaves that surround a central bud. Bulbs are usually found in plants like onions, garlic, and tulips.
- Tubers: These are thickened underground stems that develop from lateral buds on the main stem. Potatoes are the most well-known example of tubers.
While garlic is often confused with tubers because it grows underground, its structure and growth pattern are distinct from true tubers.
