Terminal inflorescence
Inflorescence and leaves of Eschweilera grandiflora. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Creator(s): C. A. Gracie
Description: Inflorescence with two open flowers and leaves of Eschweilera grandiflora based on Mori et al. 17470 from Amapá, Brazil. The inflorescences are suprafoliar and the rachis is flexuous.
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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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