1
: a leaf from the axil of which a flower or floral axis arises
2
: a leaf borne on a floral axis
especially
: one subtending a flower or flower cluster
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The trees look similar, but kousas have pointed flower bracts, spherical fruits, and better resistance to anthracnose.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
In mid-spring, perennial sage or salvias (Salvia nemorosa) put on a show with lavender to violet blue flowers and colorful bracts that add interest beyond the blooms.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The bracts are typically vibrant and multicolored, contrasting beautifully with the green leaves.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
From summer through fall, light pink bracts drip like jewelry from fragrant ‘Kent Beauty’ oregano.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
In mid-spring, perennial sage or salvias (Salvia nemorosa) put on a show with lavender to violet blue flowers and colorful bracts that add interest beyond the blooms.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The bracts are typically vibrant and multicolored, contrasting beautifully with the green leaves.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
From summer through fall, light pink bracts drip like jewelry from fragrant ‘Kent Beauty’ oregano.
—Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Bract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bract. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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bract
noun
: a small leaf or leaflike structure at the base of a flower or flower cluster
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