Petal-like poinsettia part (5 letters) — Crossword Helper

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The Clue

Petal-like poinsettia part (5 letter answer)

The Answer

BRACT

Tags

appendage bract dogwood flower leaf leaflike like modified part petal plant poinsettia

Notes

The answer BRACT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

Related Clues

Leaf
Dogwood petal
Flower part
Leaflike appendage
Leaflike part
Modified leaf
Leaflike plant part

Definition

BRACT as a noun:

1. a modified leaf or leaflike part just below and protecting an inflorescence