bulbil
/ˈbʌlbɪl/
noun
- A small bulb that grows on a plant, often on the stem or in a leaf axil, and can be used to grow a new plant.
- The gardener collected bulbils from the garlic plant to plant next season.
- Bulbils are a handy way to propagate certain plants without waiting for seeds.
- Some lilies produce bulbils along their stems instead of seeds.