Bulbiferous

/bʌlˈbɪfərəs/ adjective

Definition

Producing or bearing bulbs; capable of generating bulbs or bulb-like structures.

Etymology

From Latin 'bulba' (bulb) plus '-ferous' meaning bearing or producing, a technical botanical term.

Kelly Says

A 'bulbiferous' plant is nature's cloning machine—it creates dozens of baby bulbs, which is why farmers love these plants for mass production.

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