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Record 1 2012-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
DEF

A flat-topped inflorescence-like head but with distinct ray florets and disc florets (one or both types), surrounded by involucre bracts, as found in the family Asteraceae.

OBS

capitula: plural.

Key term(s)
  • capitula

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
DEF

Inflorescence terminale à fleurs sessiles, regroupées côte à côte sur un réceptacle commun de façon à donner l'illusion d'une seule fleur.

OBS

Ce type d'inflorescence caractérise les Asteraceae.

Spanish

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