bulbaceous

9.9

A plant that grows from a bulb like a tulip or daffodil

adjective
/bəlˈbeɪʃəs/

Specialized

: bulboso

The tulip is a classic example of a bulbaceous plant.

Examples

Many gardeners prefer bulbaceous flowers for their vibrant spring colors.
Some bulbaceous species require specific soil conditions to thrive.
The bulbaceous plants thrive in well-drained soil.
Are bulbaceous flowers easier to grow than annuals?
Many gardeners enjoy planting bulbaceous flowers to add color to their spring gardens.
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths are popular bulbaceous plants that bloom in early spring.
To create a stunning garden display, consider mixing different bulbaceous varieties together.

Synonyms

bulbed

vsbulbaceous

1 7.5

Having a rounded, swollen shape like an onion

grows or reproduces from true underground storage organs

Surface Forms

bulbaceous positive

Morphology

bulbaceous = bulb (semi-transparent) = bulb + aceous

The word is built from the clear base 'bulb' plus the learned adjective suffix '-aceous', so the botanical meaning is broadly inferable but somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Bulbaceous comes from the common word bulb, the rounded, onion-like part a plant grows from, plus the ending -aceous, which means 'like' or 'having the nature of'. So bulbaceous describes plants that grow from bulbs, such as tulips and onions.