dictionary.ptinvolucrenounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ĩ.vuˈlu.kɾu/in·vó·lu·croPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1A structure that envelops or protects an organ or part of a plant, especially a group of bracts at the base of an inflorescence.Usage examples“The involucre protects the developing flower head.”“Botanists examine the involucre to classify certain plants.”Synonymsinvolucrewrappersheath
A structure that envelops or protects an organ or part of a plant, especially a group of bracts at the base of an inflorescence.Usage examples“The involucre protects the developing flower head.”“Botanists examine the involucre to classify certain plants.”Synonymsinvolucrewrappersheath