Difference between bract and bracteoles.

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Bract
A bract is a small leaf-like structure that develops from the pedicel.
Bracteoles
The leaf-like structure located between the bract and the flower is referred to as bracteoles.
Bract
Bracteoles
It is located just below the flowers.
The bracteoles which are present in the flower are called bracteoles.
2. They can be small or large, with different shapes and colors. 2. If the bracteoles are absent then the flower is called bracteolate.
3. The bract is a truncated leaf found near the base of the pedicle. 3. The term "bracteole" refers to a leaf-like structure found between a bract and a bloom.
4. In hypogynous flowers, a bract is absent. 4. It is otherwise called a secondary bract.
5. Example- Bougainvillea, Hibiscus. 5. Example- pea

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Bract	Bracteoles
It is located just below the flowers.	The bracteoles which are present in the flower are called bracteoles.
2. They can be small or large, with different shapes and colors.	2. If the bracteoles are absent then the flower is called bracteolate.
3. The bract is a truncated leaf found near the base of the pedicle.	3. The term "bracteole" refers to a leaf-like structure found between a bract and a bloom.
4. In hypogynous flowers, a bract is absent.	4. It is otherwise called a secondary bract.
5. Example- Bougainvillea, Hibiscus.	5. Example- pea