soboˈliferous,a.Bot. [ad.mod.L. soboliferus: see prec. and -ferous.] Bearing shoots. 1753Chambers' Cycl.Suppl.s.v.Aloe, The soboliferous American Aloe.1857A. Gray First Less. Bot. 231 Soboliferous, bearing shoots from near the ground.1879― Struct.Bot.Gloss. 433 Soboliferous, bearing vigorous lithe shoots.