Cauliflorous inflorescence

Cauline inflorescences of Guarea michel-moddei. Photo by C. A. Gracie.

Creator(s): C. A. Gracie

Description: Cauline inflorescences of Guarea michel-moddei based on Mori et al. 20963 from the vicinity of Saül, French Guiana.

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Title

Cauliflorous inflorescence
Definition

Referring to an inflorescence that arises from the main stem of a plant or trunk of a tree.
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