pseudobulb
/ˈsuːdoʊbʌlb/
noun
- A thickened, bulb-like stem of certain orchids that stores water and nutrients.
- Gardeners often check the pseudobulb for signs of rot or dehydration.
- Each pseudobulb can produce new leaves and flower spikes.
- The orchid's pseudobulb swelled after a week of rain.