sepals
Small green leaves at the base of the flower are called sepals. They are part of the flower's outer structure and typically protect the developing bud before it opens. Sepals can also play a role in attracting pollinators by providing a supportive structure for the flower.
The small green 'leaves' are not leaves but the sepals that photosynthesize to provide food to the flower. They also act as a support to the flower.
The red leaves of a poinsettia are not part of the flower, which is small. They are differently colored normal leaves.
sepals
The small green leaves located below a flower's petals are called sepals. They are part of the flower's outer structure, forming the calyx, which protects the developing bud before it opens. Sepals can vary in shape, size, and color, but they typically serve to support the petals and can sometimes help attract pollinators.
Yes, calathea plants do flower, but their flowers are small and not very showy compared to their colorful leaves.
"Gardenia" is the name of a flower. It is small, white, and has a waxy texture. The flower smells very sweet. It grows on a bush with dark green, shiny leaves.
The small leaf under the petal is called a sepal. Sepals are part of the flower's outer structure and typically protect the developing bud before it opens. They can also support the petals when the flower is in bloom.
Leucojum vernum or snowflake flower if it blooms in early spring about 12 inches high and strap like leaves , Lily of the Valley if late spring, short stems and heart shaped leaves.
>Ivy is a trailing or climbing evergreen, not a flower.<<p> My ivy is flowering at this very moment! The flower is a small & inconspicuous with multiple florets radiating from a central location. The small green petals are turned backward toward the stem, revealing several erect stamens. Harvey
It is a bud.
Gladioli is the Latin word for small swords. It is applied to the flower gladiolus because of it sword shaped leaves.