Bract Collection (page 3)

Poppy (Papaver sp. )
Poppy (Papaver sp.)

Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium striatum)
Blue-eyed grass flowers (Sisyrinchium striatum). These flowers grow continuously, replacing the dead flowers. Young flowers are enclosed in spathe bracts (green, top)

Everlasting flower (Bracteantha bracteata. The everlasting or strawflower flowers from spring until autumn. What look like the flowers petals are actually bracts (modified leaves)

USA, Oregon, Multnomah County, Close-up of bract curl on tulip flower in garden. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Bunchberry / Western Bunchberry (Cornus unalaschkensis), previously included in Cornus canadensis
ROG-12988 Bunchberry / Western Bunchberry Cascade Mountains, Oregon, USA Cornus unalaschkensis previously included in Cornus canadensis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Bat Flower / Tiger Whisker South East Asia
ROG-11970 Bat Flower / Tiger Whisker China, South East Asia. Tacca chantrieri Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Flamingo flower (Anthurium sp. )
Flamingo flower ( Anthurium sp. ). This attractiveplant produces a small spike (spadix) that bearsattached (sessile) flowers. The spike issurrounded and protected by a modified leaf(spathe)

Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima). This sub- tropical plant is a popular houseplant during the festive period due to its bright colour. The red parts of the plant are modified leaves (bracts)

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"Discover the Beauty of Bracts: From Daisy Buds to Lily Flowers" Bracts, often overlooked but truly fascinating structures found in various plants, offer a captivating glimpse into nature's creativity. Take the delicate daisy bud for instance, with its intricate bract patterns protecting the developing flower within. Under the scanning electron microscope (SEM), these bracts reveal their microscopic wonders. Traveling across continents, we encounter the vibrant shrimp plant flourishing in sunny Florida, USA. Its showy bracts attract pollinators and add a splash of color to any garden. On the other side of the world, we find the exotic Voodoo lily originating from Asia; its enormous spathe and unique bract design make it an extraordinary sight. Venturing further into botanical diversity, we stumble upon Protea cynaroides - commonly known as protea - showcasing large and striking bracts that surround its flowers like regal crowns. Meanwhile, Amorphophallus paeoniifolius surprises us with a band of male flowers above its elephant yam spathe. In Surrey, England's cultivated landscapes lies skunk cabbage with its intriguing spathes visible under natural light. Moving on to Alexander's rhubarb and dwarf purple rhododendron, their contrasting colors create a harmonious blend enhanced by their elegant bracts. Anthuriums enchant us with their spadix and spathe combination while handcolored engravings from 1813 illustrate various parts of flowers including petals, nectaries, glumes, seeds – all accompanied by detailed depictions of different types of bracts. The majestic handkerchief tree unveils white flower bracts resembling delicate fluttering fabrics against lush green foliage. As our journey concludes amidst this vast array of flora and fauna adorned with beautiful lily-like blooms or wood spurge such as Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae, we are reminded of the intricate and diverse world of bracts.