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panicled

panicled

9.9
A plant with many flowers in small branched clusters
  • adjective
  • /ˈpænɪkəld/
  • Specialized
translation icon : paniculado
  • The meadow was filled with panicled grasses swaying in the breeze.

Examples

  • The panicled inflorescence is a characteristic feature of this plant species.

  • The panicled flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

  • Many ornamental shrubs produce panicled clusters of tiny white flowers in summer.

  • Many panicled plants thrive in moist soil.

  • The garden was filled with beautiful panicled flowers that attracted many bees.

  • In spring, the panicled blooms of the plant create a stunning display of color.

  • She admired the panicled clusters of blossoms that adorned the old oak tree.

Synonyms

paniculate
vspanicled
  • Specialized
9.9

Having flowers or fruits in a loose branched cluster

is an alternative term used for the same botanical arrangement

Compounds

panicled aster
  • US
9.9

A North American plant that grows for many years with narrow leaves and small white or pale purple daisy-like flowers

Surface Forms

panicled positive

Morphology

panicled = panicle (transparent) = panicle + ed

Formed by the regular addition of -ed to the noun 'panicle' to mean 'having panicles' or 'bearing panicles', which is a straightforward adjectival formation.

Etymology

Panicled comes from panicle, which in turn comes from the Latin panicum meaning 'a kind of grass'. A panicle is a loose, branching group of tiny flowers, so panicled describes a plant that has its flowers in those branched clusters.