brattea

Definitions of brattea
  1. noun
    a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence
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    types:
    spata
    a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence
    type of:
    mallo
    outer membranous covering of some fruits or seeds
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