develops_from develops from anatomical entity shoot axis tuber A shoot axis (PO:0025029) that develops from a branch (PO:0025073) and is radially enlarged for storage. Functions in storage of photosynthate metabolites. This term should be used for tubers derived from branches, as found in Solanum spp. (e.g. potato) or Dioscorea spp. (e.g. yam) and other species. Use the term tuberous root tuber (PO:0025476) for tubers derived from roots, such as those found in Cassava, Ipomoea, or Hemerocallis. PO:0004543 PO_GIT:127 diaspore (broad) plant_anatomy shoot axis branch tuber (exact) tub&#233rculo (Spanish, exact) tuber branch (exact) シュート軸塊茎 (Japanese, exact) shoot axis branch tuber