tuberous

/too-ber-uhs, tyoo-/US // ˈtu bər əs, ˈtyu- //UK // (ˈtjuːbərəs) //

块茎状,块茎状的,块茎类,块茎型

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : characterized by the presence of rounded or wartlike prominences or tubers.
- : of the nature of such a prominence.
- : Botany. bearing tubers.
- : having the nature of or resembling a tuber.

The roots are tuberous, resembling Madeira vines, and they do not penetrate very deeply into the earth.
It is a very agreeable and nutritive kind of tuberous vegetable, in flavor not unlike celery.
There is another sort of tuberous root, called “ulluca” by the Peruvians, which is more glutinous and less pleasant to the taste.
This oca is a tuberous root, of an oval shape and pale red colour, but white inside.
A handsome tender climber with tuberous roots, that may be taken up in the fall and stored in a cellar.