bulbiferum

Bulbiferum is a term used in botany to describe a plant that produces bulbils, which are small, aerial bulbs or buds that grow on the stem or in the axils of leaves. These bulbils are capable of detaching and developing into new, independent plants, serving as a form of asexual reproduction. This method of propagation is also known as viviparity in plants, meaning the offspring develops while still attached to the parent.

Several plant species are known for their bulbiferous nature. For example, *Allium bulbiferum* is a species of wild onion that produces numerous small bulbils in its flower heads. These bulbils fall to the ground and germinate, ensuring the continuation of the species. Another notable example is *Poa bulbifera*, a grass species characterized by the swelling of its lower stem internodes to form bulb-like structures. These bulbs contain buds that can sprout into new shoots.

The presence of bulbils offers several advantages to a plant. It allows for rapid multiplication and colonization of new areas. It also provides a means of survival during unfavorable conditions, as the bulbils can often endure periods of drought or cold better than seeds. The detachment and dispersal of bulbils can occur through various mechanisms, including wind, water, or by animals, further aiding in the plant's spread.