tyler's botany site

Modified Stems

Tubers

ex. potato
function: vegetative propogation, food storage

Cladodes

ex. star fish flower, cactus
function: photosynthesis

Thorns

ex. citrus, cactus, devil's walking stick
function: protection

Tendrils

ex. jasmine, grape
function: attachment

Corms

ex. gladioulus
function: regrowth in spring, vegetative propogation, food sotrage

Stolons(runner)

ex. strawberry, spider plant
function: vegetative propogation

Rhizomes

ex. fern, asparagus
function: vegetative propogation