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inflorescence
[in-flaw-res-uhns, -floh-, -fluh-]
noun
a flowering or blossoming.
Botany.
the arrangement of flowers on the axis.
the flowering part of a plant.
a flower cluster.
flowers collectively.
inflorescence
/ ˌɪԴڱɔːˈɛəԲ /
noun
the part of a plant that consists of the flower-bearing stalks
the arrangement of the flowers on the stalks
the process of flowering; blossoming
inflorescence
A group of flowers growing from a common stem, often in a characteristic arrangement.
Also called flower cluster
Other Word Forms
- inflorescent adjective
- ˌԴڱˈԳ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of inflorescence1
Example Sentences
A true titan with the largest inflorescence on Earth it radiates an intoxicating perfume that has been described as a blend of dead fish, rotting cabbage and garlic.
The species of this genus have male inflorescences, clusters of flowers on branches, that are pendent and nectarless, which has made scientists assume they are pollinated by wind.
Its big pink inflorescence can last half a year.
He said giddily that they were corpse flowers — not orchids, but unbranched inflorescences known for their putrid odor — that were monitored and measured in preparation for their big debut.
A few rows over is sea blush, with pink inflorescences that produce two types of seeds — some shaped like teardrops, others like tiny cups.
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