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Term Definition
Cyme A determinate inflorescence in which growth of the central axis is terminated by a flower that opens first and each branch or pair of branches subtending this flower then is terminated by a single flower. This pattern, when repeated several times, often results in a somewhat flat-topped inflorescence. A cymose inflorescence. Drawing by Bobbi Angell.
Dichasial cyme A determinate inflorescence in which growth of the central axis is terminated by a flower that opens first and each pair of branches subtending this flower then is terminated by a single flower. A cymose inflorescence. Drawing by Bobbi Angell.
Helicoid cyme A determinate inflorescence that has the lateral flowers developing on alternate sides of the axis and often appears coiled. A cymose inflorescence. Drawing by Bobbi Angell.
Scorpioid cyme A sympodial, determinate inflorescence whose lateral branches all develop from one side; it usually appears coiled and bears secund flowers. Same as bostryx. A cymose inflorescence. Drawing by Bobbi Angell.