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Define racemose inflorescence
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Racemose is a type of an inflorescence where the main axis continues to grow indefinitely and does not terminate in flower. This is why it is also known as an indefinite or indeterminate inflorescence.
The main characteristics are:
Growth of the main axis (peduncle) is indefinite and continues to produce a flower bud
The peduncle seldom terminates in a flower
Peduncle is monopodial
The first formed flowers are formed at the base of the peduncle
Flowers are borne laterally in acropetal succession, i.e. older flowers are at the base and younger ones at the tip
Group of flowers are arranged centripetally, i.e. younger flowers in the middle and older flowers at the periphery
Newly formed fruits are not protected by flowers
Grouping of flowers is less common
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