Geophyte (Noun)
Meaning
A perennial plant that propagates by underground bulbs or tubers or corms.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dahlia is a type of geophyte that stores energy in its underground tubers during the winter months.
- Some examples of geophytes include onions, garlic, and shallots, which all propagate by forming underground bulbs.
- In temperate climates, many geophytes, such as crocuses and grape hyacinths, bloom in early spring.
- Geophytes are often characterized by their ability to produce new plants from underground storage organs, such as corms or tubers.
- In horticulture, geophytes are commonly propagated by digging and dividing their underground storage organs, such as in the case of lilies and irises.