panicle

pan·i·cle | \ ˈpa-ni-kəl

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Definition of panicle

1 : a compound racemose inflorescence — see inflorescence illustration

2 : a pyramidal loosely branched flower cluster

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Recent Examples on the Web Lakshmi dighal, Rani kajal and Jabra can elongate their stems as floodwaters rise, keeping their seed-bearing panicles above water up to four meters deep. — Debal Deb, Scientific American, "The Struggle to Save Heirloom Rice in India," 16 Oct. 2019 For example, traditional farmers can distinguish varieties by observing the flowering time; the color of the basal leaf sheath; the angle of the flag leaf; the length of the panicle; and the size, color and shape of the grain [see graphic below]. — Debal Deb, Scientific American, "The Struggle to Save Heirloom Rice in India," 16 Oct. 2019 Related Articles Picture a salmon pink wisteria panicle sprouting from an umbrella-sized leaf. — Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, "Blundering Gardener: Highland Park gardener invites us into her own Shangri-la," 15 June 2019 Other options: crabapple (Malus spp.), fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus, C. retusus), panicle hydrangea (H. paniculata) and sweetbay magnolia (M. virginiana). — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "The Hoosier Gardener: Ornamental pear trees bad for environment," 20 Apr. 2018 The smooth-leaf hydrangeas can be cut back to the ground, but only prune the panicles and hibiscus for shape. — Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, "Hoosier Gardener: Take care not to trim next year's flowers from plants," 13 Oct. 2017 Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' Blue Switch Grass: Stiff metallic blue blades, airy pink panicles, good upright vertical form. — The Pecks, OregonLive.com, "Ornamental grasses you simply must have: The Pecks," 29 Oct. 2017 Panicle hydrangeas can get big — up to 10 feet depending on the variety. — Dennis Patton, kansascity, "Panicle hydrangeas require little maintenance, add big splashes of summer blooms," 29 July 2017 The vine produces a panicle of lovely half-inch flowers in midsummer, each pointing downward and similar in shape to a tomato’s, but far more dramatically colored. — Dave Taft, New York Times, "Bittersweet Nightshade: Look, but Don’t Taste," 27 July 2017

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“Panicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panicle. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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