umbel

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English

Definitions

noun

A flat-topped or rounded flower-cluster (= inflorescence) in which the individual flower stalks arise from the same point, the youngest flowers being at the centre.

Related words

Synonyms

umbellaster umbellule umbelule involucel inflorescence capitulum anthodium umbellet peduncle subumbel raceme verticel floret composite flower flower head spike

Associated

allium pedicel scape nodding anthers centimeter hermaphroditic purplish drooping hemispherical ribbed

Rhymes

grumble rumble mumble stumble tumble humble jumble fumble bumble drumble

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