corymbose

9.9

Flower stems of different lengths form a flat or slightly rounded cluster

adjective
/ˌkɔːrɪmˈboʊs/

: cormoso

Botanists often describe certain inflorescences as corymbose because of their flattened appearance.

Examples

The plant produces corymbose clusters of tiny white flowers in late spring.
The remarkable corymbose grouping made the blossoms appear as if arranged in a single layer.
Look at the corymbose flowers!
The corymbose flowers created a stunning display in the garden.
The plant produces corymbose clusters of tiny white flowers in late spring.
The remarkable corymbose grouping made the blossoms appear as if arranged in a single layer.
Botanists often describe certain inflorescences as corymbose because of their flattened appearance.

Surface Forms

corymbose positive

Morphology

corymbose = corymb (semi-transparent) = corymb + ose

The formation is regular ('corymb' + '-ose'), but 'corymb' is a specialized botanical term that an average B1 learner may not know.

Etymology

Corymbose comes from the Greek word korymbos, which means 'bunch' or 'cluster' of flowers. That's why corymbose describes plants whose flower stalks start at different places but reach the same level to make a flat or slightly rounded cluster.