Associations to the word «Spathe»

Wiktionary

SPATHE, noun. (botany) A large bract that envelops or subtends a whole inflorescence, typically a spadix.

Dictionary definition

SPATHE, noun. A conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence.

Wise words

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John Adams