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Add shallots and toss; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes (some florets may brown).
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2026
Flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and warm spices like garam masala and Kashmiri chile powder, the yogurt coats every nook and cranny of the vegetables, helping each floret develop beautiful caramelization.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
So yes, that means each floret can produce as many as three grains, not just one.
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New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
Pollen is abundant, Cho adds—a single floret of the common sunflower, for instance, produces 25,000 to 67,000 grains every summer.
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Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
25 Mar. 2026
Flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and warm spices like garam masala and Kashmiri chile powder, the yogurt coats every nook and cranny of the vegetables, helping each floret develop beautiful caramelization.
—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
So yes, that means each floret can produce as many as three grains, not just one.
—
New Atlas,
19 Oct. 2025
Pollen is abundant, Cho adds—a single floret of the common sunflower, for instance, produces 25,000 to 67,000 grains every summer.
—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floret
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Plant magnolias somewhere they will be protected from harsh winds, especially when buds or flowers are developing.
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Pruning during the summer when the shrub is setting buds will reduce the number of flowers next spring.
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The pictures Cooley took on Ragusa’s property were of rows of pink and purple native flowers and sunflowers set amid city lights and a dreamy sunset.
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Schneider also has some distinct tattoos, including a cherry blossom on her right thigh, stylist scissors on her left inner forearm and a flower on the top of her left foot.
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Other favorites include the prairie habitat of Bobolink Meadow at the eastern edge of Jackson Park lagoon, and the collection of cherry blossom trees ringing the Columbian Basin.
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“Floret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floret. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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