ScienceAugust 25, 2026
inflorescence
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Definition
The complete flower head of a plant, including the stems, stalks, bracts, and flowers arranged in a specific pattern.
Etymology
The word comes from the Latin 'inflorescentia,' derived from the verb 'inflorescere,' meaning 'to begin to bloom' or 'to flower.'
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the structural arrangement of flowers and colorful bracts in the banana plant, which are key to understanding its botanical characteristics.
Scientists unlock 'ancestral code' of banana family
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