inflorescence

inflorescence is a Noun

Definition:

[1] A flowering; the putting forth and unfolding of blossoms.

[2] The mode of flowering, or the general arrangement and disposition of the flowers with reference to the axis, and to each other.

[3] An axis on which all the flower buds. Inflorescence affords an excellent characteristic mark in distinguishing the species of plants. Milne. Centrifugal inflorescence, determinate inflorescence. -- Centripetal inflorescence, indeterminate inflorescence. See under Determinate, and Indeterminate.