Vocabulary Entry

bracteolate

|adjective

adjective

Having bracts (modified leaves) that are closely associated with the flowers, typically surrounding them.

Example Sentences

"The bracteolate flowers of the plant added a unique aesthetic to the garden."

"In botany, a bracteolate species is often easier to identify due to its distinctive leaf structures."

"She described the new species as having bracteolate blooms that caught the attention of many botanists."