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Definition of bulbil

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Definition as written by Terry:

An immature small bulb formed on the stem of a plant; (e.g., Lily.)

Definition as written by PotEmUp:

From the French bulbille , diminutive of bulb, from Latin bulbus. Here is a sample from a Lily.

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Definition as written by ScottBB:

Some agaves form bulbils (small plants) with seedpods, on the agave flower stems, after flowering. This picture shows 50+ plantlets per bunch.

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Definition as written by ScottBB:

More agave bulbils. Agave vilmoriniana bulbils.

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