cormels
Cormels are small secondary storage organs produced by some geophytic plants as a form of vegetative reproduction. They are diminutive corms that form around or on the surface of the main corm. A cormel is a miniature version of a corm, which is a swollen underground stem that stores nutrients and supports seasonal regrowth.
Formation and morphology: Cormels arise from meristematic tissue on the parent corm, often in clusters. They
Ecology and horticulture: Cormels function as a form of clonal propagation, enabling local spread and rapid
Propagation and cultivation: In cultivation, mature cormels can often be separated and planted to grow new
Examples and related terms: Gladiolus and Crocus genera are well known for producing cormels around the main
Name: The term cormel derives from corm with the diminutive suffix -el.