👉 The term "bracteal" is a name that refers to a specific type of leaf in plant anatomy. It is also known as a bract or bracteate leaf, and it typically occurs on trees and shrubs. In these plants, the leaves are arranged in a series of rings around the stem, each ring having a different color and shape. The bracts or bracts (also known as bracteae) are the outermost layer of these rings, which