Ram was shocked to learn that the following plant's stem is edible. Which plant could it be?

Water hyacinth

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Catharanthus

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Sundri

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Ginger

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Solution

The correct option is D Ginger
Ginger is a modified plant stem known as a rhizome, which is the name given to an underground stem that grows horizontally, just below the soil surface. The rhizome can send out both roots and shoots and is used by the plant to store food.

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