bladtäcken
Bladtäcken is a term used in Swedish botany to describe leaf-like structures that cover, shield, or enclose other plant organs. The word combines blad (leaf) and täcken (covers), and in botanical usage it functions chiefly as a descriptive label rather than a formal taxonomic category. Because the term is used in various contexts, its exact meaning can vary between authors and plant groups.
In practice, bladtäcken may refer to several different leaf-derived coverings. They can be stipule-like scales at
Functions associated with bladtäcken commonly include protection from desiccation, mechanical damage, and herbivory. They may also
Given its descriptive nature, bladtäcken is not consistently standardized across botanical literature. Some authors prefer more