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semi-tuberous

semi-tuberous

9.7
Partly swollen root or stem that stores food and water
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : semitubérculo
  • The plant has semi-tuberous roots that are partially swollen but not entirely like true tubers.

Examples

  • Gardeners often prefer semi-tuberous varieties because they require less maintenance than fully tuberous plants.

  • The semi-tuberous roots of this plant store some nutrients.

  • Several species in this genus exhibit semi-tuberous stems adapted for water storage.

  • Is this plant semi-tuberous or fully tuberous?

  • Many gardeners like semi-tuberous plants for their ability to thrive in various soil types.

  • This semi-tuberous species has roots that store water, making it resilient during droughts.

  • The semi-tuberous characteristics of this plant allow it to adapt to different climates.

How Tuberous

tuberous
1 7.7
semi-tuberous
  • Specialized
9.7

Surface Forms

semi-tuberous positive

Morphology

semi-tuberous = tuberous (transparent) = semi + tuber + ous

The adjective 'semi-tuberous' is formed straightforwardly by adding 'semi-' to 'tuberous' to mean 'partly tuberous'.

Etymology

Semi-tuberous comes from semi- meaning 'half' or 'partly' and tuber meaning a 'swelling' or storage root, like a potato. So a semi-tuberous plant has parts that are partly swollen or partly like a tuber, which helps explain why it stores some water or food but is not a full tuber.