Future tulips

Answer:

BULBS

Hint:

Think of what you plant in autumn to see colorful blooms come spring—they’re not seeds but round, underground storage units.

Explanation:

Future tulips" hints at what will grow into tulips later. Tulips start as bulbs planted in the ground, so the answer is "BULBS"—a straightforward reference to their early form. The clue plays on the idea of potential (future) rather than the fully bloomed flower.

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