What is the difference between Bulb and Bulbil ?
The difference between Bulb and Bulbil are Bulb is a modified underground stem whereas Bulbil is a modified aerial stem. Bulbil contains concentric whorls of fleshy scales covered by few dried scales. Lateral buds are present in the axil of fleshy leaves and terminal buds at the apex but Bulbil contains few buds which give rise to aerial shoot.