Raceme
A racemose inflorescence. Drawing by B. Angell.
Creator(s): B. Angell
Description: A racemose inflorescence. Note how the uppermost flowers are still in bud. This is an indeterminate inflorescence.
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Title
Raceme
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Definition
An indeterminate inflorescence with a single axis, the flowers borne on pedicels of more or less equal length, and the uppermost flower the youngest. Compare with spike.
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