Question

30. A leaf like structure supporting a flower found at peduncle and/or stem is called :
1) Bract
2) Bracteole
3) Tepal
4) Sepal​

Answer 1

Answer:

A leaf like structure supporting a flower found at peduncle and/or stem is called : 1) Bract

Answer 2

A leaf-like structure supporting a flower found at peduncle and/or stem is called Bract.

• Generally, a bract is a modified form of leaves occurring in different colors of various shapes and sizes with varied structures.
• And moreover, Bract is a modified leaf-like structure associated with the flower which helps in pollination by attracting insects.
• LOCATION: They are usually present between the leaves and the flower.
• EXAMPLES: Bougainvillea and Euphorbia pulcherrima, etc.,