"Bracteal" Example Sentences
1. The bracteal leaves surrounded the flower.
2. The bracteal scales protected the bud from cold temperatures.
3. Bracteal ridges were visible on the underside of the leaf stalk.
4. Bracteal appendages formed on the stalk below the blossom.
5. Bracteal spines acted as protective thorns on the plant's stem.
6. The bracteal scales opened to reveal the pink flower within.
7. Bracteal structures formed at the nodes where leaves emerged from the stem.
8. The bracteal hairs were densely clustered around the bud.
9. The bracteal scales occluded the opening flower petals.
10. Bracteal remnants clung to the stem after the leaf had fallen off.
11. Bracteal tissue supported the developing inflorescence atop the stem.
12. The bracteal bract protruded from the stem below the blossom.
13. Bracteal remnants surrounded the stem node where a leaf had been.
14. Bracteal appendages transformed into spines over time.
15. Bracteal cataphyll subtended the stem node below the flower.
16. Bracteal outgrowths modified into prickles on the twig.
17. The straplike bracteal appendages were matted with resin.
18. The bracteal bract encircled the base of the flower.
19. Bracteal scales gradually dried out and fell from the branch.
20. Bracteal tissue originated from the subtending leaf.
21. Bracteal appendages formed where the stalk joined the stem.
22. Bracteal sheaths enclosed developing buds in winter.
23. The bracteal leaves had withered before the flowers bloomed.
24. The bracteals had yellowed and dropped from the plant by summer.
25. The outer bracteals were broader and more leafy in appearance.
26. Bracteal stipules protected the flower buds in early spring.
27. The bracteal stalk supported fully developed blossoms.
28. The leafy bracteals eventually dropped off after flowering.
29. Bracteal organs surrounded the developing reproductive structures.
30. Bracteal hairs trapped water to benefit the developing flower.
31. Bracteals were modified leaves subtending flowers or inflorescences.
32. The small bracteal leaves surrounded the unopened flower head.
33. The bracteal leaflets were specially adapted for conserving moisture.
34. Bracteal scales opened to reveal colorful blossoms within.
35. The inner bracteals were smaller and more scale-like.
36. Bracteal remnants shed from the branch as new growth occurred.
37. The shriveled bracteal leaves formed a protective cup around the bud.
38. Bracteals occurred at the base of many of the plant's flowers.
39. The bracteal bracts were fused together at the base.
40. The first bracteal leaflets emerged before true leaves developed.
41. Bracteal scales disintegrated once their protective function was fulfilled.
42. The bracteal appendages opened to expose the flower petals.
43. Bracteal leaves emerged to protect developing flowers from cold.
44. The bracteal bract provided support to the developing flower head.
45. Bracteal organs produced nectar to attract pollinators.
46. The bracteals turned brown and fell off once flowering was complete.
47. The bracteal stalk elongated as the inflorescence matured.
48. Bracteal hairs assisted in water absorption and conservation.
49. The overlapping bracteal scales contained the developing bud.
50. The asymmetrical bracteal leaves were covered in resinous glands.
51. The bracteal sepals fused together at the base.
52. Bracteal appendages developed into protective thorns over time.
53. The leafy bracteals dropped off after flowering was complete.
54. The densely hairy bracteal leaves later evolved into scales.
55. The narrow bracteal leaves formed a tight sheath around the stem.
56. The bracteal organs performed both protective and nutritive functions.
57. The bracteal scale eventually dried up and fell off the stem.
58. Linear bracteal appendages developed below each flower.
59. Once pollinated, the bracteal sepals began to wither and die.
60. The fused bracteal scales opened sequentially to release the flowers.
Common Phases
bracteal appendages
Bracteal appendages formed on the stalk below the blossom.
bracteal bract
The
bracteal bract encircled the base of the flower.
bracteal scales
The
bracteal scales protected the bud from cold temperatures.
bracteal tissue
Bracteal tissue originated from the subtending leaf.
bracteal leaves
The
bracteal leaves surrounded the flower.
bracteal spines
Bracteal spines acted as protective thorns on the plant's stem.
bracteal stalk
The
bracteal stalk supported fully developed blossoms.
bracteal sheaths
Bracteal sheaths enclosed developing buds in winter.
bracteal hairs
The
bracteal hairs were densely clustered around the bud.
bracteal sepals
The
bracteal sepals fused together at the base.
bracteal remnants
Bracteal remnants clung to the stem after the leaf had fallen off.
bracteal leaflets
The
bracteal leaflets were specially adapted for conserving moisture.
modified
bracteals
Bracteal appendages modified into spines over time.