composite flower

noun — 3 senses

composite flower

noun
1

A flower that is made up of multiple simpler flowers; an inflorescence of the pseudanthium type.

2

An entire plant that has such flowers.

3

A particular family of such plants, the Asteraceae or Compositae (commonly referred to as the aster, daisy, composite, or sunflower family).

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