Tuberous (adjective)

Having, or resembling, a tuber; knobbly; bulbous.

Origin:

Late 16th century; earliest use found in robert boyd (1538–1583), bishop of argyll. from classical latin tuberōsus ("full of knots, lumpy, tuberous"), from tuber ("knob, lump, protuberance"). cognate with french tuberculeux.

Examples:

1. The tuberous root system of this plant is particularly effective at storing water and nutrients.
2. The tuberous flowers bloomed in profusion, creating a colorful garden display.
3. The tuberous potato plants were grown in long, straight rows.
4. The tuberous begonia is an attractive plant that is often grown for its bright flowers.
5. The tuberous growths on the trunk of the tree gave it a gnarled appearance.