Term:
Palea
Palea
Definition:
The upper of the two bracts that enclose the floret in the Poaceae. Compare with lemma.
The upper of the two bracts that enclose the floret in the Poaceae. Compare with lemma.
Glossary Details:
Title: Inflorescence and floret structure of Poaceae. Drawing by B. Angell.
Description: Spikelet and floret (=flower) structure of the Cyperaceae.