bract

Noun
  1. A modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence (synset 113175636)
    is a type of: husk - outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
    subtypes:
    • calycle, calyculus, epicalyx, false calyx - a group of bracts simulating a calyx as in a carnation or hibiscus
    • bracteole, bractlet - a small bract
    • spathe - a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence
    • involucre - a highly conspicuous bract or bract pair or ring of bracts at the base of an inflorescence
    • glume - small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae
    is a part of: inflorescence - the flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk

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