bulbadas

Bulbadas is a term used in horticulture and culinary contexts to describe the underground storage organs produced by certain bulbous plants. The word is informal and not a formal taxonomic category; it refers to energy-rich structures that allow plants to survive unfavorable seasons.

Most bulbadas are bulb-like organs composed of layered or scale-like tissues wrapped in a protective tunic. They range from small to several centimeters in diameter and typically give rise to shoots in the next growing season; many species also form offsets.

In ecology and cultivation, bulbadas occur in temperate and subtropical regions. Gardeners prize them for early-season blooms and for edible varieties used in regional cuisines. Successful cultivation requires well-drained soil, adequate sun, and a defined period of dormancy; overwatering during dormancy can cause decay.

Propagation is usually through offsets, scales, or division of clumps.

Because bulbadas is informal, the scope varies; it can include true bulbs, tubers, corms, or rhizomes depending on the plant family.