A storage organ is a part of a plant specifically modified to store energy (e.g. carbohydrates) or water
- They are usually found underground (for protection from herbivores) and result from changes to roots, leaves or stems
Examples of storage organs include:
- Bulbs – Modified leaf bases (found as underground vertical shoots) that contain layers called scales (e.g. onions)
- Storage Roots – Modified roots that store water or food in an enlarged central stele (e.g. carrots)
- Tubers – Horizontal underground stems that store carbohydrates (e.g. potatoes)
Storage Organs
