Floret
Floret
Floret (/flɔːˈrɛt/; from Latin floretum, diminutive of flos, "flower") is a term used in botany to refer to the individual small flowers that make up a composite flower head, such as those found in plants of the family Asteraceae.
Definition
A floret is a small flower that is part of a larger flower head or inflorescence. In composite flowers, like sunflowers or daisies, the floret refers to each individual flower in the flower head. Each floret is a complete flower in itself, with its own set of reproductive organs.
Etymology
The term "floret" comes from the Latin floretum, which is a diminutive form of flos, meaning "flower". This term was first used in English in the late 17th century to describe the small flowers that make up a larger flower head.
Related Terms
- Inflorescence: A group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem.
- Asteraceae: A large family of flowering plants, also known as the aster, daisy, or sunflower family.
- Capitulum: The specific type of inflorescence that is characteristic of the Asteraceae family, where the florets are grouped together in a dense head.
- Disc floret: The inner florets in a capitulum, which are typically tubular and hermaphroditic.
- Ray floret: The outer florets in a capitulum, which are typically flat and either sterile or female.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Floret
- Wikipedia's article - Floret
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