Scorpioid cyme

  • Title

    Scorpioid cyme

  • Definition

    A sympodial, determinate inflorescence whose lateral branches all develop from one side; it usually appears coiled and bears secund flowers. Same as bostryx.

  • Related Terms

    Dichasial cyme

    Helicoid cyme

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