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inflorescence

inflorescence

8.7
The time when a plant's flowers form and open
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnfləˈrɛsəns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inflorescencia
  • In dioecious figs (not illustrated), two types of inflorescence are borne on different plants.

Examples

  • Observing the inflorescence on the cherry tree, we noted how the blossoms opened in succession, creating a stunning display.

  • The inflorescence of the sunflower is known for its vibrant yellow petals that attract pollinators.

  • During spring, the inflorescence of the plant bursts forth with bright flowers, signaling the arrival of warmer weather.

Synonyms

bloom
vsinflorescence
52 1.0

A flower on a plant or the time when a plant makes flowers

refers to the process and period of buds forming and opening on a plant
flowering
vsinflorescence
15 2.0

The time when a plant makes many blossoms

focuses specifically on buds opening rather than general flower development
blossoming
vsinflorescence
4 2.5

A time when flowers open and plants become full of blooms

is the same process and period described by a different name
blooming
vsinflorescence
1 1.8

The time when a plant produces flowers

emphasizes bud appearance and opening rather than overall flower production
florescence
vsinflorescence
  • Specialized
1 8.4

Time when many flowers bloom on a plant or in a garden

stresses the process of buds forming and opening on a plant
anthesis
vsinflorescence
  • Specialized
9.9

The time when a flower opens and its petals unfold

applies to the whole period when many flowers bud and open on a plant
efflorescence
vsinflorescence
9.3

The time when flowers open and bloom

focuses on the process from bud formation through opening

Antonyms

to wilt
18 3.2

To become limp and droop from heat, lack of water, or disease

dormancy
3 6.2

A time when a plant or animal is inactive and not growing

How Bloomed

full bloom
6 3.0
inflorescence
  • Specialized
8.7
flowering
15 2.0
budbreak
  • Specialized
6.5
flower bud
1 1.0

Surface Forms

inflorescence singular
inflorescences plural

Morphology

inflorescence = florescence (opaque) = in + flor + escence

Although related to 'florescence', the Latin-style prefix does not give a meaning that a typical learner could reliably use to infer this specialized botanical sense.

Etymology

The word inflorescence comes from the Latin parts in- 'into' and flor- 'flower', and it literally means 'coming into flower'. So it names the period and process when a plant 'begins to bloom' and its flowers open.