International Bulb Society
Encyclopedia
The International Bulb Society was founded in 1933 and is an international society dedicated to informing the public about the science
, cultivation, conservation
and botany
of geophytic
plants, commonly known as bulbs.
Science
Science is a systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations and predictions about the universe...
, cultivation, conservation
Conservation ethic
Conservation is an ethic of resource use, allocation, and protection. Its primary focus is upon maintaining the health of the natural world: its, fisheries, habitats, and biological diversity. Secondary focus is on materials conservation and energy conservation, which are seen as important to...
and botany
Botany
Botany, plant science, or plant biology is a branch of biology that involves the scientific study of plant life. Traditionally, botany also included the study of fungi, algae and viruses...
of geophytic
Storage organ
A storage organ is a part of a plant specifically modified for storage of energy or water. Storage organs often grow underground, where they are better protected from attack by herbivores. Plants that have an underground storage organ are called geophytes in the Raunkiær plant life-form...
plants, commonly known as bulbs.
Awards
- The Herbert MedalThe Herbert MedalThe Herbert Medal is awarded by the International Bulb Society to those whose achievements in advancing knowledge of bulbous plants is considered to be outstanding.The medal is named for William Herbert, a noted 19th century botanist...
- the society awards this medal to people who have made outstanding contributions to the study of geophytic plants. - The Hamilton P. Traub Outstanding Service Award - the society awards this medal to persons who provide outstanding service to the society.