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umbelliferous

/ˌʌmbɛlɪˈfɛrəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does umbelliferous mean?

adjective

Having or resembling umbels; having flowers arranged in a flat-topped cluster, as in parsley or carrots.

Example

"The garden was filled with umbelliferous plants, their delicate white flowers swaying gently in the breeze."

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