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Sepal vs Hypsophyll - What's the difference?

sepal | hypsophyll |

In botany terms the difference between sepal and hypsophyll

is that sepal is one of the component parts of the calyx, when this consists of separate (not fused) parts while hypsophyll is a bract or bracteole.

sepal

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (botany) One of the component parts of the calyx, when this consists of separate (not fused) parts.

    • Related terms

    * petal * tepal

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    hypsophyll

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (botany) A bract or bracteole.
  • (botany, archaic) Any of the flower parts derived from leaves, including petals, sepals, tepals, and bracts.