Spathe

[speið]

Definition

(noun.) a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or other inflorescence.

Inputed by Cornelia--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A special involucre formed of one leaf and inclosing a spadix, as in aroid plants and palms. See the Note under Bract, and Illust. of Spadix.

Typist: Lottie

Definition

n. (bot.) a sheathing bract which encloses one or more flowers as in the narcissus.—adjs. Spathā′ceous spathe-bearing; Spāthed having a spathe.—n. Spathil′la a secondary or diminutive spathe.—adjs. Spā′those Spā′thous (bot.) having a spathe or sheath-like bract bursting longitudinally.

Checker: Melanie