spathe
Example Sentences
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Its hoodlike structure is called a spathe, which envelopes a bulb-shaped structure called the spadix, a fleshy knob dotted by dozens of tiny, petal-less yellow flowers.
From Salon • May 27, 2025
But once she blooms, viewers can expect to see Putricia unfold a vibrant maroon or crimson skirt, known as a spathe, around her spadix which is the large spike in the middle of the plant.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025
The tiny white flowers within the spathe are an important food source for the first pollinators of the year.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2022
When the spathe unfurls, the chartreuse spadix heats up to about 90 degrees and releases a rancid blend of chemicals.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2018
The color within is a dull dark violet, while the interior of the spathe is lined with black, hooked bristles, the whole appearance of the flower being thoroughly repulsive.
