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corm, short, thickened underground stem, usually covered with papery leaves. A corm grows vertically, producing buds at the upper nodes and roots from the lower surface. Corms serve as organs of food storage and in some plants (e.g., crocus and gladiolus) of asexual reproduction; they are often mistakenly called bulbs. cormVertical, fleshy, underground stem that acts as a vegetative reproductive structure in certain seed plants. It bears membranous or scaly leaves and buds. Typical corms are those of the crocus and gladiolus. Corms are sometimes called solid bulbs, or bulbo-tubers, but they are distinguished from true bulbs and tubers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Plant corms (anemone, crocus and freesia) 3 inches apart and bulbs (tulip, daffodil, hyacinth) 5 inches apart. with a soft, pungent white fruit that is widely used in Asia and in the traditional cooking of the Loire Valley; and Chinese water chestnuts (Eleocharis dulcis), which are actually corms, not nuts, and which are eaten raw or steamed and milled into flour. Contact: Ana Corms Tel:[52] (55) 5090-4292 Fax:[52] (55) 5090-4460 acorres@fonatur. |
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