Examples of inflorescence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Roadside weeds like wild mustard and Queen Anne’s lace, tendrils of palm inflorescence and carnivorous cobra lilies have all found a place in her work. — New York Times, 18 Nov. 2020 Also, that center actually contains hundreds of smaller flowers that combine to create a cluster called an inflorescence. — Claire Harmeyer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2020 This gives the whole flower head (inflorescence) a lighter and more airy feel. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 May 2020 What really sets off my allergies this time of year—the start of blockbuster season—is the inflorescence of cinephilia. — Jason Kehe, Wired, 21 Apr. 2020 Red-flowered ones with tall butterfly-attracting inflorescences can linger into winter and might be enjoyed a while longer if staked. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 23 Nov. 2019 Or, leave all the green to lightly yellowing fronds, which would be even healthier for your palms. A: Feel free to remove the flower stalk, known as an inflorescence, from your bromeliads at any time. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Sep. 2019 Many sagos are flowering, and your plant has produced a female inflorescence. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 9 June 2018 The inflorescence reaches 12 to 18 inches long, bearing colorful flowers with white lavender petals and orange sepals. — Karen Dardick, sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 May 2018

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