Inflorescence: meaning, definitions and examples
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inflorescence
[ ˌɪnflɔːrˈɛsəns ]
botany structure
Inflorescence refers to the arrangement of flowers on a plant's stem. It can denote the complete flower head, including all of its parts, and can vary significantly in structure and form. This term is fundamental in botany, as it describes the way in which flowers are organized for reproduction.
Synonyms
flower arrangement, flower cluster.
Examples of usage
- The inflorescence of the sunflower is a composite head.
- Different species exhibit various types of inflorescence.
- An inflorescence can be racemose or cymose.
Translations
Translations of the word "inflorescence" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inflorescência
🇮🇳 फूल का गुच्छा
🇩🇪 Blütenstand
🇮🇩 perbungaan
🇺🇦 суцвіття
🇵🇱 kwiatostan
🇯🇵 花序
🇫🇷 inflorescence
🇪🇸 inflorescencia
🇹🇷 çiçeklenme
🇰🇷 꽃차례
🇸🇦 تجمع الأزهار
🇨🇿 květenství
🇸🇰 kvetenstvo
🇨🇳 花序
🇸🇮 cvetničnost
🇮🇸 blómhópur
🇰🇿 гүл шоғырлануы
🇬🇪 ყვავილოვანი
🇦🇿 çiçək qruplaşması
🇲🇽 inflorescencia
Etymology
The word 'inflorescence' comes from the Latin 'inflorescentia', which is a combination of 'in-' meaning 'in' and 'floresco' meaning 'to blossom'. It was used in botany to describe the flowering parts of plants, particularly how they are structured or cluster together. The term started gaining usage in the 19th century as more comprehensive studies in plant morphology advanced. Inflorescence has since become an essential concept in understanding plant evolution, reproduction strategies, and ecology. By studying inflorescence, botanists can identify species, explore their relationships, and understand the dynamics of plant communities. The concept also helps in agricultural practices, where flower structure is associated with yield and fruit development.