What is another word for bulbils?
Pronunciation: [bˈʌlbɪlz] (IPA) 
Bulbils are small structures that grow on some plants and are capable of developing into new plants. There are many different synonyms for bulbils, including corms, tubers, offsets, and runners. Corms are bulbous structures that grow underground and are used for storing nutrients. Tubers, on the other hand, are fleshy underground stems used for food storage. Offsets are small bulbs that grow at the base of a parent plant and are detached to grow into new plants. Runners are long, thin, horizontal stems that grow along the ground and can sprout new plants at their nodes. Each of these terms describes a unique structure that plays a critical role in plant propagation.
