geophyte
/ˈdʒiəˌfaɪt/
noun
- A plant that survives unfavorable seasons (such as winter or drought) by storing food in underground organs like bulbs, tubers, or rhizomes.
- The gardener planted several geophytes, including daffodils and crocuses, for a colorful spring garden.
- Many geophytes, like potatoes, are important food crops around the world.
- Tulips are geophytes that store energy in their bulbs to bloom each spring.