This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Bulbil
A tiny bulb, usually borne above ground. This feature helps describe plant support, storage, water movement, or vegetative spread.
Did you know?
Some lilies and garlic relatives produce bulbils above ground that can fall off and grow into new plants.
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