inflorescence involucre (Q1567)

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(1.) One or more closely proximate whorls, or a compact spiral, of bracts immediately subtending an inflorescence, the bracts sometimes leaf-like, sometimes petaloid. (2.) One or more closely proximate whorls, or a compact spiral, of bracts (phyllaries) surrounding (proximal to) the compound receptacle (torus) and florets of a capitulum (head); in Asteraceae (Compositae).
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inflorescence involucre
(1.) One or more closely proximate whorls, or a compact spiral, of bracts immediately subtending an inflorescence, the bracts sometimes leaf-like, sometimes petaloid. (2.) One or more closely proximate whorls, or a compact spiral, of bracts (phyllaries) surrounding (proximal to) the compound receptacle (torus) and florets of a capitulum (head); in Asteraceae (Compositae).

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    plant structure
    plant superstructure
    plant/structure/inflorescence involucre
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