Glossary: involucre

Definition:

bracts forming a ± calyx-like structure around or just below the base of a usually condensed inflorescence (e.g. Asteraceae).

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Copyright: Mark Hyde, 2008-24

Hyde, M.A. (2024). UK Flora: Glossary details: involucre .
https://www.ukflora.info/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=386, retrieved 5 December 2024

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