Describing a light or washed-out color, often referring to plant parts that are pale in appearance.

In grasses, the inner bract or scale that is located beneath the flower and above the ovary.

Describing something that is bract-like or covered by a structure resembling a bract, typically found in certain plant families.

Describing a plant part that is covered or surrounded by palea or similar bracts.

An ancient or old river channel that is no longer in active use but may still be visible in the…

A type of ancient herbaceous plant that is thought to represent early forms of modern plants.

A biogeographical region that encompasses tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Bract-like structures found in inflorescences, often associated with grass flowers or seed heads.

Referring to a leaf or shape that resembles a hand, with leaflets or lobes radiating from a central point.

Referring to a leaf or structure that has several divisions, lobes, or leaflets that radiate from a central point.