geophyte|geophytes in English

noun

perennial plant that generates by subterranean bulbs or corms; plant that grows in earth

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1. Geophytes are Caudex forming plants that form both their Caudex and the growing point underground.

2. The various flower bulb types- bulbs Corms rhizomes tubers and tuberous roots – are better described as geophytes rather than lumping they all under the term bulbs

3. ‘Bulbs are geophytes including flower-producing bulbs, Corms, tubers and rhizomes with underground storage systems.’ ‘The primary bulb species used for gardens and landscapes include: true bulbs, Corms, tubers, tuberous roots, rhizomes, and enlarged hypocotyls.’

4. Bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and Corms fall into a biological category called geophytes.Many summer blooming geophytes can be purchased two ways: dormant form (e.g., bulbs in mesh bags) or actively growing plants in pots.