Lemma

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This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.

Synonyms: Lemmae, lemmae, Lemmaes, Lemmas

Lemma
The lower of the two bracts (lemma and palea), which subtend a grass floret, often partially surrounding the palea.

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