Is Garlic a Stem or a Root? The Definitive Botanical Answer
                                
                                
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                                Botanically, the edible part of a garlic plant is not a root but a bulb, which is a type of modified underground stem. While it grows underground and is often mistaken for a root vegetable, its structure and function are fundamentally different from a true root.