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Ginger and turmeric are examples of modified stem named as

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Ginger and turmeric are examples of modified stems named Rhizome.
Rhizome, also called creeping rootstalk, horizontal underground plant stem capable of producing the shoot and root systems of a new plant.
Rhizomes are used to store starches and proteins and enable plants to perennate (survive an annual unfavourable season) underground.
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