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A thyrse is a type of inflorescence in which the main axis grows indeterminately, and the subaxes (branches) have determinate growth.

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  • Syringa, lilac Syringa, lilac
  • The thyrse of a banana plant has side branches which become hands of bananas The thyrse of a banana plant has side branches which become hands of bananas
  • The inflorescence of Vitex agnus-castus has branches, each of which is a thyrse The inflorescence of Vitex agnus-castus has branches, each of which is a thyrse

References

  1. Hickey, M.; King, C. (2001). The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms. Cambridge University Press.


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