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Definition of centrifugal inflorescence

Centrifugal 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.
centrifugal inflorescence
Determinate De*ter"mi*nate, a. [L. determinatus, p. p. of determinare. See Determine.] 1. Having defined limits; not uncertain or arbitrary; fixed; established; definite. Quantity of words and a determinate number of feet. --Dryden. 2. Conclusive; decisive; positive. The determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God. --Acts ii. 23. 3. Determined or resolved upon. [Obs.] My determinate voyage. --Shak. 4. Of determined purpose; resolute. [Obs.] More determinate to do than skillful how to do. --Sir P. Sidney. Determinate inflorescence (Bot.), that in which the flowering commences with the terminal bud of a stem, which puts a limit to its growth; -- also called centrifugal inflorescence. Determinate problem (Math.), a problem which admits of a limited number of solutions. Determinate quantities, Determinate equations (Math.), those that are finite in the number of values or solutions, that is, in which the conditions of the problem or equation determine the number.

Meaning of centrifugal inflorescence from wikipedia

- successively in like manner; a centrifugal or definite inflorescence: opposed to Raceme. Applied esp. to compound inflorescences of this type forming a more...
- sugar Non-centrifugal cane sugar – made by the simple evaporation of sugar cane juice. Palm sugar – made from sap tapped from the inflorescence of ****orted...
- cymose umbel looks similar to an ordinary umbel but its flowers open centrifugally. umbo A rounded elevation, such as in the middle of the top of an umbrella...
- number of pieces of the perianth, they are arranged in fascicles or in a centrifugal spiral. Pollen grains in the Pentapetalae are characteristically tricolpate...
- accepts 122 species. Dorstenia species are mainly known for their unusual inflorescences and growth habits. Dorstenia is named in honor of the German physician...
- cycad foliage. Like other gymnosperms, bennettitalean reproductive inflorescences come in the form of cones, which produce pollen and ovules (unfertilized...