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cymose

/sɪməʊs/ adjective · British & US
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What does cymose mean?

adjective

Having flowers that grow in a spiral or curved manner, often in a cluster at the end of a stem. In botany, describing a type of inflorescence.

Example

"The cymose flowers of the jasmine plant are highly fragrant and attractive to pollinators."

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