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Term: Ray Floret

Description:

A ray floret is a specialized type of flower in the Asteraceae family. It is a modified petal that extends outward from the center of the flowerhead, usually in the form of petals in the shape of rays. Ray florets are commonly found in daisy-like flowers and are often brightly colored, serving to attract pollinators.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The sunflower is composed of numerous ray florets surrounding the central disc florets.
2. Each ray floret of the daisy has a tiny pistil and gets pollinated independently.

Adjective:

1. The ray floret petals of the marigold were vibrant orange in color.
2. She carefully arranged the bouquet, ensuring the ray floret flowers stood out among the other blooms.

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