bracteolate

/ˌbræk.tɪ.oʊˈleɪt, ˌbræk.tɪ.ˈɒleɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having bracts, or modified leaves that resemble flowers, as in the case of many plants that produce flowers in the axils of their leaves.

“The bracteolate flowers were a beautiful sight in the spring garden.”

2. noun

A plant with bracts, especially one that produces flowers in the axils of its leaves.

“The botanist studied the unique characteristics of the bracteolate species.”

Synonyms

  • bracteal
  • bracted

Antonyms

  • bractless
  • bractless plant