1. having or producing tubers (thick underground stems that store food)
Usage: botanical
2. resembling a tuber in shape; swollen or rounded

Examples

• Potatoes are tuberous plants that store energy in underground structures.
• The tuberous roots of dahlias must be dug up before winter frost.
• Tuberous begonias produce colorful flowers from their swollen stems.
• The plant’s tuberous growth allowed it to survive drought conditions.
• Sweet potatoes have tuberous roots that are rich in nutrients.
• The gardener planted tuberous vegetables in the spring garden.