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The structure that protects a maturing bud is called the bud scale. Bud scales are modified leaves that cover and shield the developing bud from environmental factors such as cold temperatures and moisture loss. They help to safeguard the delicate tissues inside the bud as it prepares to grow into a new shoot or flower. Once the bud is ready to open, the scales typically fall away.

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