Bracteole position

The position of the bracteole(s) on the flower or pedicel.

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On the calyx or receptacle

The bracteoles are inserted on the calyx tube or on the receptacle.

On the pedicel

The bracteoles are inserted on the pedicel.

At the junction of the pedicel and receptacle

The bracteoles are inserted at the apex of the pedicel, at its junction with the receptacle. This state may be difficult to distinguish from the former where the receptacle is poorly defined.