Terminal inflorescence
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Title
Terminal inflorescence
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Definition
Referring to an inflorescences that arises from above the leaves
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Notes
In Lecythidaceae, a terminal inflorescences is located above the leaves and terminates apical growth. In contrast, a suprafoliar inflorescence is located above the leaves but does not terminate apical growth.
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Broader Terms
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