Inflorescence
Inflorescence
Inflorescence (pronunciation: /ˌɪnflɔːˈrɛs(ə)ns/) is a term in botany that refers to the arrangement of flowers on a plant. The etymology of the word comes from the Latin "inflorescere", which means "to flower".
Definition
An inflorescence is a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a complicated arrangement of branches. It is a modified part of the shoot of seed plants where flowers are formed.
Types of Inflorescence
There are many types of inflorescence, including but not limited to:
- Spike: A type of inflorescence in which the flowers are directly attached to the stem.
- Raceme: A type of inflorescence where flowers are arranged along a central stem.
- Panicle: A type of inflorescence that is branched and contains many flowers.
- Umbel: A type of inflorescence that has a number of short flower stalks which spread from a common point.
Related Terms
- Flower: The reproductive structure found in flowering plants.
- Stem: The main structural part of a plant.
- Branch: A part of a plant that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inflorescence
- Wikipedia's article - Inflorescence
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