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bulbous plant - plant growing from a bulb

iridaceous plant - any bulbous plant of the family Iridaceae

amaryllis - bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers

blood lily - any of various deciduous or evergreen herbs of the genus Haemanthus; South Africa and Namibia

narcissus - bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters

liliaceous plant - plant growing from a bulb or corm or rhizome or tuber

checkered lily, fritillary - any liliaceous plant of the genus Fritillaria having nodding variously colored flowers

autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale, meadow saffron, naked lady - bulbous autumn-flowering herb with white, purple or lavender-and-white flowers; native to western and central Europe

star-of-Bethlehem - any of several perennial plants of the genus Ornithogalum native to the Mediterranean and having star-shaped flowers

tracheophyte, vascular plant - green plant having a vascular system: ferns, gymnosperms, angiosperms

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Crocus or what is called as 'The Red Gold' is a bulbous plant of Iridaceae family.

Crocus Cultivation in Homs Flowrished

Snowdrops, Galanthus nivalis, often produce the earliest bloom from a spring bulbous plant. They will soon be followed by multiblooming crocuses, scilla, irises (from bulbs), flowering onions, single and species tulips and, finally, a host of golden daffodils.

Shrubs, bulbs create riot of spring bloom

Tuberose (Plolianthes tuberosa L.), a member of Agavaceae family is an ornamental bulbous plant native to Mexico, and one of the most important cut flowers in tropical and subtropical areas (Benschop, 1993).

Effects of two planting methods on vegetative and reproductive characteristics of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.)

This spice, highly valued since antiquity, consists of the stigmas of the flower of Crocus sativus, a small bulbous plant, 4-12 in (10-30 cm) tall, that belongs to the iris family.

Edible yellow

Growing to a massive 6-8ft, sometimes more, this lofty bulbous plant produces an unbelievable display of creamy or greeny white flowers each about 6ins (15cm) long and streaked with brown or purple.

Your Garden: Pippa Greenwood's Gardening Column

The plants that formed the backbone of these pots were eucomis - a unique South African bulbous plant sometimes called the pineapple lily due to the tuft of leaves on top of its flower spike.

Better grow with the flow; Lengthen the seasons by helping plants take over from each other seamlessly, with a nice mix of flowers, foliage and seedheads

The plants that formed the backbone of these pots were eucomis – a unique South African bulbous plant sometimes called the pineapple lily, due to the tuft of leaves on top its flower spike.

THE CLOUD PLEASER; At last, it's raining..and it's just what the garden needs after our hot summer. But now w is the time to get out among the pots

The snake's head gets its common name from the intricate markings on the petals of the nodding purple, pink and white flowers and these markings make this bulbous plant so attractive to gardeners, artists and photographers alike.

Notebook

Another bulbous plant I see in gardens is Montbretia, yet few try their impressive cousin, the Crocosmia (left).

Sowing the seeds of Spring

Galtonia candicans may appear like a white bluebell but it flowers in late summer and being a bulbous plant is easily managed.

Notebook; Do it this week ..

But cooking both these bulbous plants may reduce the impact on your digestive system and cut down the bloat.

Smart ways to beat the bloat; Healthy YOU