Phyllary (plural = phyllaries)
Disciform capitulum of an Asteraceae. Drawing by B. Angell.
Creator(s): B. Angell
Description: Disciform capitulum of an Asteraceae. Note the phyllaries subtending the capitulum. From the Guide to the Vascular Plants of Central French Guiana. Part 1 (Mori et al., 1997).
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Title
Phyllary (plural = phyllaries)
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Definition
One of a series of overlapping bracts that subtends the capitulum (head) of Asteraceae.
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