flower head
noun
: a capitulum (as of a composite) having sessile flowers so arranged that the whole inflorescence looks like a single flower
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As one of the trees that bloom in fall and winter, this tree's leaves emerge a shade of pink and evolve to a darker green and sprout flower heads.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Seed heads and flower heads on shrubs such as hydrangeas and on perennials such as coneflower will collect snow, adding to the charm of a snowfall.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Once established, queen of the prairie produces masses of fragrant, pale pink flower heads throughout the summer, along with bright green, finely cut foliage that's resistant to hungry deer.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Bigleaf hydrangeas have soft stems and large flower heads that are easily damaged or bent by strong winds, which can dry out the foliage and reduce bloom quality, says Kelly Funk, president & CEO of Jackson & Perkins.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 Jan. 2026
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Seed heads and flower heads on shrubs such as hydrangeas and on perennials such as coneflower will collect snow, adding to the charm of a snowfall.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Once established, queen of the prairie produces masses of fragrant, pale pink flower heads throughout the summer, along with bright green, finely cut foliage that's resistant to hungry deer.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Bigleaf hydrangeas have soft stems and large flower heads that are easily damaged or bent by strong winds, which can dry out the foliage and reduce bloom quality, says Kelly Funk, president & CEO of Jackson & Perkins.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Flower head.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flower%20head. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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