Biology:Thyrse

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A thyrse is a type of inflorescence in which the main axis grows indeterminately, and the subaxes (branches) have determinate growth.[1]

  • Syringa, lilac
    Syringa, lilac
  • The thyrse of a banana plant has side branches which become hands of bananas
    The thyrse of a banana plant has side branches which become hands of bananas
  • The inflorescence of Vitex agnus-castus has branches, each of which is a thyrse
    The inflorescence of Vitex agnus-castus has branches, each of which is a thyrse

References

  1. ↑ Hickey, M.; King, C. (2001). The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms. Cambridge University Press. 




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