Some of the most persistent plants come from rhizomes, such as ginger, bamboo, and some fern varieties. Tubers: ... The most well-known example of a tuber is a potato. A tuber is a storage organ formed from a stem or root.

Is ginger a bulb or rhizome?

Rhizomes are simply fleshy underground stems. They grow underground or right at ground level with many growing points or eyes similar to potatoes. Common examples of rhizomes include canna lilies, bearded Iris, ginger and bamboo.

Is ginger an example of a bulb?

A corm has many buds on its surface that are commonly referred to as "eyes." Potato, caladium, and oxalis are all tubers. A rhizome is a modified, underground stem that is unique in that it grows horizontally through the soil. Examples include iris, canna, ginger, and bamboo.