Re: Aroid Parts department

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I would expect that they be cataphylls. Which, like the spathe are modified leaves.

 

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From: aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of Michael Marcotrigiano
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:25 AM
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Subject: [Aroid-l] Aroid Parts department

 

Our titan arum bloomed and someone asked me what the botanical name is for the "bracts" that unfold and lay on the ground as the spathe pushes up. If it was truly one flower they would be sepals but it subtends and inflorescence. So is there a technical term for these few "bracts"? Any help appreciated.

 

 

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