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Umbel

A kind of flower cluster in which the flower stalks radiate from a common point, as in the carrot and milkweed. It is simple or compound; in the latter case, each peduncle bears another little umbel, called umbellet, or umbellule.

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Inflorescence 76% connected

A flowering; the putting forth and unfolding of blossoms.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Umbellate 74% connected

Alt. of Umbellated

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Umbellate 74% connected

Alt. of Umbellated

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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