corm

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The Huntington shares pollen and corms of the corpse flower with other botanical gardens, distributing hundreds of specimens to maintain genetic diversity, discourage poaching and strengthen conservation networks.

From Los Angeles Times

Anemone corms look like a wrinkled acorn, while ranunculus corms resemble a tiny, shriveled octopus — neither appears very promising.

From Seattle Times

It all starts with the planting of corms, which look like bulbs.

From BBC

Colchicum corms contain colchicine, a powerful alkaloid that’s been used in pharmaceuticals for years.

From Seattle Times

Provided that you can keep squirrels from devouring the newly planted corms, all crocus are long-lasting once established and readily multiply.

From Seattle Times