bracts

[US]/[brækts]/
[UK]/[bræks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Modified leaves or floral envelopes that surround a flower or flower cluster.; A protective covering or enclosure.
n., pluralBrackets (used in a mathematical or logical context).

Phrases & Collocations

bracts display

covered in bracts

modified bracts

showy bracts

bracts protect

large bracts

bracts surround

drooping bracts

bracts resemble

colorful bracts

Example Sentences

the poinsettia's vibrant red color actually comes from modified bracts.

many plants use bracts to attract pollinators with their bright colors.

we admired the intricate patterns on the bracts of the bougainvillea.

the bracts of the passionflower are often as showy as the petals.

the bracts provided a beautiful backdrop for the small, inconspicuous flowers.

some species have large, scale-like bracts that resemble leaves.

the bracts of the protea plant are known for their striking appearance.

we carefully examined the texture and color variations of the bracts.

the bracts curled protectively around the developing flower buds.

the bracts of the dogwood tree change color in the fall.

the arrangement of bracts around the flower head was quite unique.

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