Glossary: lemma

Definition:

(in Poaceae) the lower of the 2 bracts (the other is the palea) enclosing the flower

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Copyright: Mark Hyde, 2008-26

Hyde, M.A. (2026). UK Flora: Glossary details: lemma.
https://www.ukflora.info/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=410, retrieved 2 November 2026

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