While the individual flowers are destitute of a perigone, the whole inflorescence (cluster of flowers) is surrounded by a large leaf (spathe), which sometimes is brilliantly colored, this serving to attract insects.
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Perigone
Synonyms for "perigone" (4 found)
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floral envelope
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