n. [ L. inflorescens, p. pr. of inflorescere to begin to blossom; pref. in- in + florescere to begin to blossom: cf. F. inflorescence. See Florescent. ]
Inflorescence affords an excellent characteristic mark in distinguishing the species of plants. Milne. [ 1913 Webster ]
Centrifugal inflorescence,
Centripetal inflorescence,