flower head

American  

noun

Botany.

1. an inflorescence consisting of a dense cluster of small, stalkless flowers; capitulum.

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flower head British  

noun

1. an inflorescence in which stalkless florets are crowded together at the tip of the stem

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flower head Scientific  

1. A short, dense, indeterminate inflorescence of sessile flowers, as of composite plants or clover.

2. See more at composite family

3. A very dense grouping of flower buds, as in broccoli and cauliflower.

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Etymology

Origin of flower head

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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flower head

Normally the flower head of this sweet onion would be nearly solid with light green seed pods where next year’s Enriquez crop is contained.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2021

The floating flower head will accompany her throughout her journey.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 18, 2021

During the rollicking song “Feed Me,” she is played by five puppeteers who manipulate oversize tendrils and a toothier flower head.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2019

Layers of soft petals make for a huge, lush flower head that resembles garden roses.

From Time ● Sep. 24, 2017

Peter laid the moth gently on a feathery flower head, and the tiny whispering whirr began again.

From The Lovely Lady by Grant, Gordon