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racemose

rac·e·mose [ ráyssə mss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. with flowers clustered along stem: describes a flower cluster inflorescence in which the flowers are borne on short stalks on a long main stem, as they are in the lily of the valley

2. with youngest flowers at tip: describes any pyramidal or flat-topped flower cluster in which the youngest flowers develop nearest the tip of the main stem or main side branches. Examples include the panicle, corymb, umbel, and capitulum, as well as the raceme.

3. clustered like bunch of grapes: describes glands that resemble a bunch of grapes in their structure


rac·e·mose·ly adverb
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