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involucre

nounmasculinetécnico/ĩ.vuˈlu.kɾu/low

in·vó·lu·cro

Definition

A structure that envelops or protects an organ or part of a plant, especially a group of bracts at the base of an inflorescence.
The involucre protects the developing flower head.
Botanists examine the involucre to classify certain plants.

Etymology

Do latim 'involucrum'.

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