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Record 1 2015-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
DEF

[An inflorescence] in which the apical meristem of the primary inflorescence axis does not develop into a flower; typically the basal flower matures first, with maturation occurring from base to apex.

OBS

This type of inflorescence includes the spike, the raceme and the panicle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
CONT

Dans une inflorescence indéfinie, l’axe principal se termine par un bourgeon et s’allonge, en théorie indéfiniment, en émettant latéralement des fleurs ou des axes secondaires portant des fleurs. Ce sont les fleurs de la base qui s’ouvrent les premières, les autres fleurs s’ouvrent successivement de la base vers le sommet.

OBS

Ce type d'inflorescence comprend la grappe, l'épi et la panicule.

Spanish

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