umbelliform

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Shaped like an umbrella of flower stems that spread from a single point

adjective
/ˌʌm.bəˈlɪf.ɔrm/

Specialized

: umbeliforme

The plant produces umbelliform clusters of tiny white flowers in midsummer.

Examples

Several members of the carrot family display umbelliform inflorescences.
The umbelliform arrangement of the blossoms is a distinguishing feature of this species.
Look at that umbelliform cluster of flowers over there!
Can you identify the umbelliform species in the garden?
Several members of the carrot family display umbelliform inflorescences.
The umbelliform arrangement of the blossoms is a distinguishing feature of this species.
The plant produces umbelliform clusters of tiny white flowers in midsummer.

Synonyms

umbellate

vsumbelliform

Specialized

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Arranged like the top of an umbrella with many stems of the same length from one point

describes general shape rather than the specific stalk arrangement

umbellar

vsumbelliform

Specialized

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A plant with flower stalks that spread from one center, like carrots or parsley

is more about bearing such clusters than about exact arrangement

umbel-like

vsumbelliform

Specialized

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Having flower stems that all start from one point like an umbrella

is a broader, less technical way to state the same shape

How Umbellate

umbelliferous

Specialized

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umbellate

Specialized

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umbelliform

Specialized

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umbel-like

Specialized

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Surface Forms

umbelliform positive

Morphology

umbelliform = umbel (semi-transparent) = umbel + iform

Formed regularly with the suffix '-iform' meaning 'having the form of', but it depends on knowledge of the specialized botanical base 'umbel'.

Etymology

Umbelliform comes from Latin umbella, meaning 'little shade', and it shares the same root as umbrella. Think of a small umbrella of flowers — that's why umbelliform describes flower clusters that spread out like an umbrella.