Involucre
Translation of "involucre" into Russian
involucre
NounUK
/ɪnˈvɒl.jʊ.kər/
US
/ɪnˈvɑl.ju.kɚ/
involucre
involucres pl
The involucre of the flower protects the developing seeds.
Обёртка цветка защищает развивающиеся семена.
The involucre acts as a protective covering for the flower.
Покрывало служит защитным покрытием для цветка.
Definitions
involucre
NounUK
/ɪnˈvɒl.jʊ.kər/
US
/ɪnˈvɑl.ju.kɚ/
A whorl or rosette of bracts surrounding an inflorescence or at the base of an umbel.
The involucre of the sunflower is made up of several layers of bracts that protect the developing flower head.
A sheath or envelope enclosing or covering a part or organ, especially in zoology or anatomy.
The gills are protected by a thin involucre that folds back during feeding.
involucre
AdjectiveUK
/ɪnˈvɒl.jʊ.kər/
US
/ɪnˈvɑl.ju.kɚ/
Relating to, forming, or resembling an involucre.
The involucre bracts display a slightly different pigmentation from the inner florets.