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Let’s dive into bracts, which are modified leaves. Modified how? So many modifications! We’re all familiar with the bracts of Bougainvillea spectabilis (#Nyctaginaceae), which are colorful & attract pollinators to the otherwise insignificant flowers. #bracts #Botany 🌾🧪🌱
May 5, 2025, 10:00 AM
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