inflorescence

noun — 2 senses

noun

/ˌɪnfləˈɹɛsəns/ · /ˌɪnflɔːˈɹɛsəns/

Etymology From Latin inflōrēscentia, from inflōrēscō (“to begin to flower”), inchoative verb of flōreō (“to flower”).

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A group or cluster of flowers arranged on a stem that is composed of a main branch or a system of branches.

An instance of a plant beginning to flower.

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