noun
- plural of involucrum; protective structures or coverings, especially in botanical or anatomical contexts
Usage: technical; botanical; anatomical
Examples
- The involucra surrounding the flower heads provided protection during development.
- Botanists examined the involucra to identify the plant species.
- The involucra were carefully removed to study the internal structures.
- Each involucra consisted of several modified leaves.
- The involucra showed distinctive patterns that aided in classification.