Celery is eaten for its leaf stalks, called:
ARhizomes
BTubers
CBulbs
DPetioles
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Petioles
1. Edible petioles are also known as leaf stems.
2. Celery and rhubarb are examples.
3. Rhizomes, tubers and bulbs grow underground.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Edible plant stem" (rev 1377710155), section "Lead section"_
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