Bracteal (Adjective)
Meaning
Pertaining to or resembling or functioning as a bract.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The bracteal leaves surrounding the flower bud provided protection from harsh weather conditions.
- The bracteal scales on the cactus helped to reduce water loss through transpiration.
- In some plants, the bracteal structures are modified to attract pollinators.
- The bracteal sepals of the poinsettia plant are often mistaken for its actual flowers.
- The bracteal appendages on the seed pods assisted in dispersal by catching the wind.