Bulbed

/ˈbʌlbd/ adjective

Definition

Having a bulb or bulbs; shaped like a bulb.

Etymology

From 'bulb' (from Latin 'bulba') plus the past participle suffix '-ed', formed to describe plants or objects with bulb-like characteristics.

Kelly Says

A 'bulbed' plant is one that stores energy underground in a swollen section—it's why bulbs can survive winter and pop back up in spring with food already stored inside.

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