Tuber:
- A tuber is a swollen, fleshy, and underground stem that stores nutrients.
- It has buds or "eyes" on its surface, each of which can grow into a new plant.
- Examples of tubers include potatoes, sweet potatoes, and dahlias.
Corm:
- A corm is a short, swollen, and solid underground stem that stores nutrients.
- Unlike a tuber, it does not have buds on its surface but instead has a single apical bud at its tip.
- Examples of corms include gladiolus, crocus, and freesia.
In summary, a tuber is a swollen underground stem with buds on its surface, while a corm is a swollen underground stem with a single apical bud at its tip.
