What does raceme mean?
A raceme is a type of inflorescence in which flowers are borne on a main stem, often with a central axis and branches that bear the flowers. It is a common arrangement of flowers in plants such as grasses and cereals.
Example
"The farmer carefully examined the raceme of wheat to determine when it was ready for harvest."
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