tubulose Meaning, Definition & Usage

Tu"bu*lose`, Tu"bu*lous adjective (Also<

• Tubulose
• Tubulous

)

Etymology

Cf. F. tubuleux. See Tubule.

Definitions

1. Resembling, or in the form of, a tube; longitudinally hollow; specifically (Bot.), having a hollow cylindrical corolla, often expanded or toothed at the border; as, a tubulose flower.
2. Containing, or consisting of, small tubes; specifically (Bot.), composed wholly of tubulous florets; as, a tubulous compound flower.