Definition of Inflorescences. Meaning of Inflorescences. Synonyms of Inflorescences

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Definition of Inflorescences

Inflorescence
Inflorescence In`flo*res"cence, n. [L. inflorescens, p. pr. of inflorescere to begin to blossom; pref. in- in + florescere to begin to blossom: cf.F. inflorescence. See Florescent.] 1. A flowering; the putting forth and unfolding of blossoms. 2. (Bot.) (a) The mode of flowering, or the general arrangement and disposition of the flowers with reference to the axis, and to each other. (b) An axis on which all the flower buds. Inflorescence affords an excellent characteristic mark in distinguishing the species of plants. --Milne. Centrifugal inflorescence, determinate inflorescence. Centripetal inflorescence, indeterminate inflorescence. See under Determinate, and Indeterminate.

Meaning of Inflorescences from wikipedia

- Simple inflorescences are the basis for compound inflorescences or synflorescences. The single flowers are there replaced by a simple inflorescence, which...
- The following is a list of the largest inflorescences known from plants that produce seeds. List of world records held by plants List of largest seeds...
- indeterminate inflorescences however; some produce a definite terminal flower that terminates the development of new buds towards the tip of that inflorescence. In...
- produced in cymose inflorescences. A powerful, sweet perfume is released at night. The mostly multi-flowered, drooping inflorescences are terminal or axillary...
- 20 in branched inflorescences, produced in profusion in the spring but also sporadically at other times of the year. The inflorescences are initially terminal...
- common name for some unrelated flowering plants, which have flowers, inflorescences or stems resembling a pipe: Aristolochia species (birthworts or pipevines)...
- the inflorescence. Such inflorescences are described as pedicellate. Pedicel refers to a structure connecting a single flower to its inflorescence. In...
- generally easy to distinguish from other plants because of their unique inflorescence and other shared characteristics, such as the joined anthers of the...
- whorl subtending an inflorescence are collectively called an involucre. An involucre is a common feature beneath the inflorescences of many Apiaceae, Asteraceae...
- (monoecious). The male, compact, heady inflorescences contain 5 to 125 flowers on 1.5 to 4 cm long inflorescence stems. The bracts are broadly ovoid with...