noun🔗ShareBractéesA leaf or leaf-like structure from the axil out of which a stalk of a flower or an inflorescence arises."The vibrant red bracts surrounding the poinsettia's tiny yellow flowers are often mistaken for petals. "Les bractées rouges vibrantes entourant les minuscules fleurs jaunes du poinsettia sont souvent prises pour des pétales.plantbiologynaturepartstructureagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading