geophyte

[jee-uh-fahyt]

geophyte Definition

a plant that survives an unfavorable season by means of underground food-storage organs (such as bulbs, corms, or tubers).

Using geophyte: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "geophyte" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Daffodils and tulips are geophytes.

• Example

  The geophyte's underground storage organ allows it to survive harsh weather conditions.

• Example

  Geophytes are common in areas with seasonal droughts.

• Example

  Some geophytes can live for many years.

geophyte Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for geophyte

• perennial
• rhizome
• tuber
• bulb

Phrases with geophyte

• cormous geophyte

  a type of geophyte that stores food in a swollen stem base called a corm

  Example

  Gladiolus is a cormous geophyte.

• bulbous geophyte

  a type of geophyte that stores food in a bulb

  Example

  Onion is a bulbous geophyte.

• tuberous geophyte

  a type of geophyte that stores food in a swollen underground stem called a tuber

  Example

  Potato is a tuberous geophyte.

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Summary: geophyte in Brief

A 'geophyte' [jee-uh-fahyt] is a type of plant that survives harsh weather conditions by storing food in underground organs such as bulbs, corms, or tubers. Examples of geophytes include daffodils, tulips, and gladiolus. Geophytes are common in areas with seasonal droughts and can live for many years.