Stipules and bracts are leaf-like modified structures found in plants. Let us look at their differences.
| Stipules are modified paired structures borne at the base of leaves. | Bracts are modified structures borne at the base of the inflorescence. |
| They usually take up the colour of the leaves. | They are brightly coloured like petals. |
| Stipules protect the bud or the next leaf that is about to grow. | They attract pollinators. |
| They can appear as glands, scales, hair or spines. | They can be small or large, with different shapes and colours. |
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Also, see:
- Leaves: Morphology, Types & Modification
- Difference Between Simple and Compound Leaves
- Study and identification of different types of inflorescence
FAQs
Q1
What is the difference between bract and bracteole?
A bract is a small leaf-like structure at the base of inflorescence, whereas a bracteole is a smaller bract found between the bract and the flower.
Q2
Are axillary buds and stipules the same?
No, a stipule is a leaf-like structure present at the base of the leaf, whereas an axillary bud is a bud that presents between the stem and leaf petiole.
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