Category:Tubulose

Tu"bu*lose`, tu"bu*lous, a. Etym: [cf. F. tubuleux. See tubule.]

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. Tubulous boiler, a steam boiler composed chiefly of tubes containing Water and surrounded by flame and hot gases; -- sometimes Distinguished from tubular boiler.