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Definitions for geophyte
ˈdʒi əˌfaɪtgeo·phyte

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. geophytenoun

    a perennial plant that propagates by underground bulbs or tubers or corms

Wiktionary

  1. geophytenoun

    A perennial plant, for example the potato or daffodil, which in spring propagates from an underground organ such as a bulb, tuber, corm or rhizome.

  2. Etymology: geo- + -phyte

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  1. geophyte

    A geophyte is a type of plant that has evolved to withstand unfavorable weather conditions such as harsh winters or droughts by developing specialized underground storage organs, such as bulbs, tubers or rhizomes. These organs store nutrients and allow the plant to survive and regrow when favorable conditions return. Examples of geophytes include tulips, garlic, and onions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of geophyte in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of geophyte in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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