Tuberous/ˈtuːbərəs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Naturally Shaped Describe plants with parts resembling tubers, not man-made objects. Her garden had many tuberous flowers with swollen root systems. Pro Tip 2/3Plant Descriptors Use to detail the characteristics of certain plants or their parts. Farmers harvest the tuberous bulbs of dahlia for their starch. Pro Tip 3/3Edible Variety Highlight plants with edible underground growths. Sweet potatoes are popular tuberous vegetables prized for their taste.