CORYMBOSE Meaning and
Definition
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Corymbose is an adjective used to describe a specific arrangement or shape of flowers or flower clusters in which the individual flower stalks arise from different points on the main stem but reach roughly the same height, creating a flat or slightly rounded cluster. This term is commonly used in botany and is derived from the Latin word "corymbus," meaning "cluster of fruit."
In a corymbose arrangement, the flowers at the outer edge of the cluster bloom first, while those at the center open later. The overall appearance is often symmetrical and aesthetically pleasing. Corymbose clusters can be found in various plant species, including trees, shrubs, and perennial plants. Some examples of plants that exhibit corymbose inflorescences include the hawthorn tree (Crataegus), the hydrangea shrub (Hydrangea), and the lilac tree (Syringa).
The corymbose arrangement is distinguished from other floral arrangements, such as racemes or panicles, which have elongated and elongating inflorescences. The flat or rounded shape of corymbose clusters makes them visually distinct and easily recognizable. This type of flowering pattern can be advantageous for certain plants as it allows for efficient pollination, attracts a larger number of pollinators, and contributes to the overall reproductive success of the plant species.
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Approaching the form of a corymb either in the branches or the inflorescence.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for CORYMBOSE
- xorymbose
- vorymbose
- forymbose
- dorymbose
- cirymbose
- ckrymbose
- clrymbose
- cprymbose
- c0rymbose
- c9rymbose
- coeymbose
- codymbose
- cofymbose
- cotymbose
- co5ymbose
- co4ymbose
- cortmbose
- corgmbose
- corhmbose
Etymology of CORYMBOSE
The word "corymbose" originates from the Latin word "corymbus" which means "a cluster of fruit or flowers". This Latin term was derived from the Greek word "korymbos" which has the same meaning. In botanical terms, "corymbose" refers to a type of inflorescence, where the flowers are arranged in a flat-topped cluster, with the lower flowers having longer stalks and the upper ones having shorter stalks.
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