For Bract we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Agriculture, Entomological, Gardening, Insect, Lawn Care and Tree.

Bract (Agriculture)

A modified leaf, usually reduced in size or scale-like. Sometimes large and brightly colored.

Bract (Entomological)

A small leaf at the base of the flower.

Bract (Gardening)

A modified leaf, sometimes colored and sometimes mistaken for a petal. Examples of house plants with showy bracts are Poinsettia, Aphelandra, and Bougainvillea.

Bract (Insect)

A small leaf at the base of the flower.

Bract (Lawn Care)

A modified leaf, usually at the base of a flower which resembles a petal.

Bract (Tree)

Modified leaf, generally associated with an inflorescence. Bracts may resemble normal leaves or be reduced and scalelike in appearance; they are sometimes large and brightly colored.

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