Question

What is the difference between Palea and Lemma?

Answer 1

Palea:

Palea is the bands that develop on the receptacle of a complex flower.

Lemma:

In the grass, the lemma is one of the specialised bracts that surround the florets.

Difference between Palea and Lemma:

Palea	Lemma
1). The bracelets growing on the receptacle of a compound flower is known as palea.	1). The specialized bracts around florets in grass is lemma.
2). Internal chaff or husk is palea.	2). Part of spikelet is lemma.
3). Rice is an example of a palea that is bent and facing the lemma.	3). The grass is one example. Grasses' bracts