ClimateAugust 28, 2026

corm

KORM

Definition

A short, thickened, underground stem base of certain plants that serves as a food storage organ.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'kormos', meaning 'trunk' or 'lopped tree'. It entered scientific English in the 19th century to describe this specific type of plant structure.

In the news

The article explains that Colorado's dry climate is beneficial for saffron because it prevents 'corm rot,' a common disease affecting the plant's underground storage structure.

Colorado's hot, dry climate could be ideal for growing one of the world's most expensive spices

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