spathe /ˈspeð/
佛焰苞
Spathe n. Bot. 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.
Note: ☞ The name is also given to the several-leaved involucre of the iris and other similar plants.
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spathe
n : a conspicuous bract surrounding or subtending a spadix or
other inflorescence