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spathe a large bract, often coloured, that surrounds the inflorescence of aroid plants and palms spathe [spāth] (botany) A large, usually colored bract or pair of bracts enclosing an inflorescence, especially a spadix, on the same axis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Previously, the thought of calla lilies evoked images of curvaceous white spathes - easily mistaken for flowers - that were produced in shade or partial sun without any fuss or special attention. It is he who has spread out the earth for his creatures Therein fruit and date palms, producing spathes (enclosing dates) Also corn with its leaves and stalk for fodder, And sweet smelling plants Then which of the favours Of your Lord will you deny? The calla lily's spathe is white, but aroid spathes can appear in other colors as well, depending on the plant. |
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