What is another word for florets?

Pronunciation: [flˈɒɹəts] (IPA)

Florets are the small flower heads that make up the inflorescence of plants like broccoli, cauliflower, and other members of the Brassicaceae family. As such, synonyms for florets can include various descriptive terms such as buds, blossoms, or blooms. In a culinary context, florets may be referred to as flowerets, florettes or tender cores. This noun can also be substituted with petite flowers or small blossoms, used to describe the tiny flowers in a bouquet or similar arrangement. Whether you are a gardener, a chef or just someone looking to expand your vocabulary, synonyms for floret can offer a range of options to help you communicate more effectively.

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Usage examples for Florets

We have seen it on numerous grasses as well as on barley from the Punjab, and a species different from Ustilago maydis on the male florets of maize from the same locality.
"Fungi: Their Nature and Uses"
Mordecai Cubitt Cooke
And after breakfast Martin lay on his back, chewing a grassblade and counting the florets on another, whispering to himself as he plucked them one by one.
"Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard"
Eleanor Farjeon
You may see on such Indian summer mornings the florets of these dead goldenrod stems lifting and spreading and before your very eyes the plant bursts into bloom once more.
"Old Plymouth Trails"
Winthrop Packard

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