Monday, June 25, 2012


Tubers and Rhizomes, Bulbs, Corms, contain one thing in common, they all underground storage organs, providing food for the plant to grow in its season.

Bulbs are made up of fleshy scales, these are actually modified leaves. These tend to look a bit like an onion and often have a brown papery outer layer.
Examples of bulbs:
·        Daffodil
·        Tulip
·        Allium
Here is an example of Bulbs, Corms, Tubers and Rhizomes:












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