SPATHES
These are called spathes. They are modified leaves that surround the inflorescence of certain plants, such as aroids and palms, serving to attract pollinators and protect the developing flowers. They can come in various colors and sizes, adding to the ornamental appeal of these plants.
Gumamela has a type of inflorescence known as a hibiscus or solitary terminal flower, meaning the flowers are large and showy, with a single flower emerging from the end of a stem.
Cornus kousa is a large shrub with flowers with large white bracts borne in June, these are followed by strawberry -like fruits.
Hypanthodium is a special type of inflorescence in which main axis forms the fleshy, hollow and pear shaped receptacle with a narrow apical opening guarded by small overlapping bracts. There are large number of flowers borne on the inner side of the hollow receptacle. There are three types of flowers, male female and gall flowers (sterile flowers). Male flowers are present towards the opening and female flowers are at the base of the cavity. Gall flowers are present in between the male and female flowersExample: Found in the Ficus speciesDorstenia foetida is a native of Arabia and Ethiopia. It is an evergreen perennial with a thick dark green- to mahogany-colored stems and light green lanceolate leaves. They are strange looking plants that reach about 12 inches (30 cm) in height in containers.Blooming Time: The tentacle-like bracts are termed a hypanthodium on which small flowers arise.
crimsonby Jack MehoffActually, the poinsettia flower is yellow; the leaves are red.by Stew PidacelIn wild Poinsettias, the sepals are green, with red at the base. Cultivated varieties are usually red -- but the flowers are always yellow, tiny, and at the center of the "bloom".
Very large. It is known as an 'Inflorescence' or banana heart, it contains female flowers which can develop into fruit
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Monocot trees like palms have soft ground tissues in their stems without branching and produce very large inflorescence and crown of leaves.
No, bougainvillea is primarily pollinated by bees and other pollinators attracted to its brightly colored bracts. While some pollen may be dispersed by wind, it is not the main method of pollination for bougainvillea.
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Condensed inflorescence containing several immature flower buds forming 'the curd'. On bolting these buds develop in to flowers.