spikelet

• Petit épi élémentaire composant un épi composé ou une inflorescence, notamment chez les graminées. Par extension, petite pointe ou petite excroissance effilée rappelant un épi.

A small, sharp-pointed tip resembling a spike, typically found on a stem or leaf of a plant.

1. Small spike-like structureC1formal

   A small, sharp-pointed tip or projection resembling a spike, found on a stem or leaf.

   Épillet

   • The plant's stem was covered in tiny spikelets that could prick the skin.
   • Botanists examined the spikelets under a microscope to identify the species.
   • The leaf margins had small spikelets that gave it a rough texture.

   Synonymespricklespiculespinethorn