A question about names
arnold140@verizon.net (Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:11:56 PDT)

David:

We've had this discussion either here or on another forum.

You're right.

Bulbils are in leaf axils and bulblets are usually attached to a larger bulb below ground.

Arnold

On 09/03/12, David Ehrlich wrote:

I have been using the word bulbil to refer to the above ground
bulb-like/corm-like propagules which develop in the leaf axils of mature
plants. I use bulblet and cormel to refer to the subterranean offsets produced
by bulbs and corms respectively. I don't know whether this is correct usage, or
even whether it matters a great deal. What do other members of the group think?

Thank you,
David E.