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Q. Sweet potato is a modified root. Potato is a modified stem. Both these plants are classified in order

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Ipomoea batatas or sweet potato is a plant which belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. It is also called the Morning glory Family. Potato belongs to the family Solanaceae. Both are included in the order Polymoniales.
Generally, order and other higher taxonomic categories are identified based on the aggregates of characters. Order is an assemblage of families that exhibit a few similar characters. The similar characters are less in number as compared to different genera included in a family. Plant families like Convolvulaceae, Solanaceae are included in the order polymoniales mainly based on the floral characters.