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Question
Higher Order Question.
Ginger is considered to be a stem, not a root. Why?
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Solution
Ginger has the following characteristics of a stem.
- It has scale leaves
- It has nodes and Intemodes
- It has axillary buds and a terminal bud.
Therefore Ginger is considered to be a stem but it is a modified underground stem which stores food.
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