What is another word for involucre?

Pronunciation: [ɪnvˈɒlʌkə] (IPA)

Involucrum is a botanical term that refers to a structure that lies at the base of a flower head and serves to protect the developing flowers. There are many synonyms for the term involucre, including bract, spathe, glume, or surround. Bract refers to a leaf-like structure that grows at the base of a flower or inflorescence, and it can serve several functions such as supporting, protecting, or attracting pollinators. Spathe is an enlarged bract that encloses a flower cluster or inflorescence and is commonly found in plants like the peace lily. Glume is a dry bract that surrounds a grass flower and is often found in corn. Finally, Surround is a general term referring to anything that encloses or embraces something entirely, including an involucre.

Synonyms for Involucre:

What are the hypernyms for Involucre?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Involucre?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for involucre (as nouns)

Usage examples for Involucre

The involucre is very remarkable, monophyllous, broad at top and 6 or 8-cleft, almost wholly concealing the calyx.
"Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia In Search of a Route from Sydney to the Gulf of Carpentaria (1848) by Lt. Col. Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell Kt. D.C.L. (1792-1855) Surveyor-General of New South Wales"
Thomas Mitchell
Large umbel of yellow flowers, no involucre and no involucels.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
Common involucre of 2-3 leaflets.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera

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