bracteole
/ˈbræktiˌoʊl/
noun
- A small bract, especially one on a secondary or tertiary flower stalk (pedicel).
- The bracteole of the violet is often overlooked because it is so small.
- Each tiny flower is subtended by a green bracteole.
- Under the microscope, the bracteole showed fine hairs along its edge.
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