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Involucre |
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| A series of bracts that subtends an inflorescence. Among species in the composite family (Asteraceae), a series of bracts that subtends a flower head. | ||
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A. Involucre
of
wavy-leaved
aster. |
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B. Involucre
of
oxtongue. |
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C. Involucre
of
common
teasel. |
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