Definition

Relating to or resembling a bract, which is a modified leaf that is often associated with a flower or flower cluster.

Example

The bracteal leaves of the plant provided a colorful backdrop for the blooming flowers.

Conversation

I noticed those plants have such unique leaves.

Yeah, I think they're bracteal in nature, which makes them look so interesting.

That explains why they stand out so much among other plants.

Exactly! It's cool how nature has these special features.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bracteal is derived from "bractea" (meaning a thin plate or leaf) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The word "bracteal" refers to something that is related to or resembling a bract, which is a specialized leaf associated with a flower or inflorescence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bractea' as a thin leaf, and remember that 'bracteal' means something related to that thin leaf.

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