"Corms" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Corms are underground storage organs that serve as a food reserve for certain plants, such as gladiolus and crocus. They are similar to tubers, but are usually smaller and more bulbous. Corms are composed of a mass of fleshy tissue, often with a central stem or base, and are typically found near the surface of the soil. They allow the plant to survive during periods of drought or adversity, and can also be used for propagation by planting the corms in well-draining soil.