Raceme
A raceme is an indefinite inflorescent in
which there is a pedicel. The flowers are
arranged along the axil. The flowers
first develop from the axil.
Corymb
A corymb is an indefinite inflorescent in
which the pedicels are of different lengths.
The inflorescent forms a cluster of flowers
which is convex, or nearly level.
Latin : corymbus-a cluster of flowers.
Simple Umbel
A simple umbel is an indefinite
inflorescent in which the axis is greatly
contracted. The pedicels appear to grow
from the same point. The pedicels are
of equal length. The inflorescent forms
a flat or rounded flower cluster.
Latin : umbrella - shadow.
Compound Umbel
A compound umbel is an indefinite
inflorescent in which each pedicel
bears a smaller or secondary umbel.
Capitulum
A capitulum is an indefinite inflorescent in
which the axis is contracted. The capitulum
has no pedicels. The inflorescent is sessile
along the axis of the stem. The inflorescent
forms a round or flat cluster.
Latin : capitulum - a small head.
Spike
Spike is an indefinite inflorescent
in which there are no pedicels. The
inflorescene is arranged sessile
along the axis of the stem.
Latin : spica - a wheat head
Panicle
The panicle is an indefinite
inflorescent in which the axis of the
inflorescent branches. Each branch
forms a cluster of flowers with pedicels.
Latin : panicula - a tuft of piants.
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