Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raceme
Noun
/rəˈsiːm/
Definition
A type of flower cluster (inflorescence) in which the flowers are arranged along a central stem.
Examples
- The lilac plant produces flowers in racemes, creating a dense display of color.
- Racemes are common in many flowering plants, including those in the mustard family.
- Botanists study the arrangement of flowers in a raceme to understand plant reproduction.
Meaning
In botany, a raceme is characterized by having numerous flowers that bloom from the bottom up, with each flower having its own short stalk (pedicel).
Synonyms
- Inflorescence
- Flower spike
- Floral cluster
