Examples of rhizomes include bamboos, ginger, turmeric, and others. Bulbs are underground and considered the resting period of many plants. These are formed by covering one or more buds with different layers of leaves or membranous structures with a short stem. What is a hop rhizome? Hop rhizomes are smallRead More →

Hop rhizomes are small roots that are cut from the main root system of a mature female hop plant. … In the springtime, after the rhizomes are planted, the bines (hop vines) of a new hop plant begin to grow. Hop vines are capable of growing up to 12 inchesRead More →

A corm has many buds on its surface that are commonly referred to as “eyes.” Potato, caladium, and oxalis are all tubers. A rhizome is a modified, underground stem that is unique in that it grows horizontally through the soil. Examples include iris, canna, ginger, and bamboo. What kind ofRead More →