Floral Leaf (Noun)
Meaning
A modified leaf that is part of a flower.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bract, a type of floral leaf, is often brightly colored and attracts pollinators to the flower.
- In some plants, the floral leaves are modified to form a protective covering around the reproductive parts of the flower.
- The sepals, which are a type of floral leaf, provide support and protection to the petals of the flower.
- The floral leaves of the orchid are highly modified and play a crucial role in attracting pollinators.
- In many flowering plants, the floral leaves are fused together to form a tube or cup that contains the reproductive parts of the flower.