flower head

noun

, Botany.

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

flower head

noun

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

flower head

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flower head¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

The stipules are ovate, larger, veined, and have long points; and each flower-head has a pair of trifoliate leaves at its base.

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Capitulum or Flower-head of the Marigold, showing the involucre or whorl of overlapping bracts.

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The flower-head has somewhat the appearance of a purple thistle, but the involucre is not prickly.

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The same flower head, the same muddy puddle or patch of road, is selected.

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The color of the blossom is darker than in red clover, and the flower-head is looser.

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