Question

What is meant by Racemose?

Answer 1

Racemose:

1. Racemose is a type of inflorescence in which the principal axis continues to develop infinitely.
2. It is also known as indeterminate or infinite inflorescence.
3. The flowers appear in an acropetal order, with the newest flowers emerging closer to the tip.
4. It is a flower cluster in the shape of a raceme.
5. The main axis (peduncle) continues to grow indefinitely, producing a flower bud.
6. The peduncle seldom ends in a flower.
7. The base of the peduncle is where the first flowers appear.