glumis
Glumis refers to the sterile bracts that subtend the flowers of grasses and sedges. In grasses, these structures are typically referred to as the lemma and palea. The lemma is the lower, outer bract, while the palea is the upper, inner bract. Together, they enclose the flower, which in grasses consists of lodicules, stamens, and a pistil. The glumes in sedges are similar in function but are often described as more leaf-like and are typically located at the base of the inflorescence.
The appearance and size of glumes can vary significantly among different grass and sedge species, and these