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Leaf-like structure associated with inflorescences. They often have a protective function, staying as smaller, green leaves. But sometimes they show themselves as colorful and eyecatchng structures, which atracts pollinators or seed dispersors.
Sometimes bracts are more atractive than the flowers themselves, which may cause confusion. Good examples of plants with atractive bracts are most Bromeliads, Aroids, Heliconias, and Poinsetias.