Distinguish between flower and inflorescence

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Flower:
The flower is a modified shoot which shows distinct nodes and internodes and the stalk of the flower is called pedicel
Inflorescence:
Inflorescence is a group of flowers arranged on a floral axis which does not show distinct nodes and internodes and the stalk of the flower is called peduncle

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Distinguish between flower and inflorescence

Flower:The flower is a modified shoot which shows distinct nodes and internodes and the stalk of the flower is called pedicelInflorescence:Inflorescence is a group of flowers arranged on a floral axis which does not show distinct nodes and internodes and the stalk of the flower is called peduncle