Floret

usgb/ˈflɔːrət/
noun

A small flower that is part of a larger group of flowers, especially on plants like broccoli or cauliflower.

She chopped the broccoli into small florets.
Visual representation of "floret" - A small flower that is part of a larger group of flowers, especially on plants like broccoli or cauliflower.

Often appears as...

  • broccoli floret
  • cauliflower floret
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Part of Cluster

Remember 'floret' refers to flowers in a larger cluster, not solitary flowers.

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Each floret on the cauliflower contributes to the head's full shape.
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Edible Context

When talking about food like broccoli and cauliflower, 'floret' usually implies an edible piece.

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Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender.
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Specific to Species

'Floret' is mainly used with certain plants like those in the brassica family.

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The gardener admired the tiny florets that made up the kale cluster.
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