floret

Example Sentences

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In the case of beetle daisies, one of the rare non-orchid sexual deceivers, their blooms sometimes feature dark, raised petal spots at the base of their yellow-orange florets.

From Salon

Last week, the cherry trees in the Quad were mostly green buds and a few florets where the folded-up petals begin to emerge.

From Seattle Times

In this vegetarian take on shawarma, the usual spiced lamb, chicken or turkey is replaced with cauliflower florets.

From New York Times

As for the cherry trees themselves, the National Park Service indicated that at least 70% of them had reached the third stage of blooming, the extension of florets, as of Tuesday.

From Washington Times

Sheer mermaid gowns and dresses with sinuous three-dimensional florets glimmered with paillettes and tulle.

From Seattle Times