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What's the difference between inflorescences and flowers?

Published: 2024-11-21 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/21, Inflorescence refers to the way in which flowers are arranged on the axis and the order in which they bloom. The flower generally refers to flowers, refers to the ornamental value of herbs, it is composed of Corolla, calyx, receptacle, stamens, there are a variety of colors, some grow very gorgeous, fragrant.

Inflorescence refers to the way in which flowers are arranged on the axis and the order in which they bloom. The flower generally refers to flowers, refers to the ornamental value of herbs, it is composed of Corolla, calyx, receptacle, stamens, there are a variety of colors, some grow very gorgeous, fragrant.

I. Classification of inflorescences

1. According to the position of the flowers on the stem, the inflorescence can be divided into terminal inflorescences, axillary inflorescences and intermediate inflorescences.

Terminal inflorescences are at the top of the branching system; axillary inflorescences are at the top of short axillary branches, or degenerated from leafy axillary branches; intermediate inflorescences are terminal flowers.

two。 According to the flowering order: according to the order of flowering on the stem, it is divided into two categories: infinite inflorescences and limited inflorescences.

With the growth of the inflorescence axis, the infinite inflorescence can produce flower buds centrifugally, or repeatedly produce lateral branches, and flowers differentiate at the top of each lateral branch.

The limited inflorescence is generally called Cymes, the top of the inflorescence axis first forms flower buds, blossoms first, and no longer continues to grow, and then flowers are formed one after another from the top of lateral branches.

II. Classification of flowers

1. Open field flowers

Annual flower: a plant that completes its life cycle in a growing season. That is, from sowing to flowering, fruiting and dying are all completed in one growing season.

Biennial flower: a flower that completes its life cycle in two growing seasons.

Perennial flowers: individuals with a life span of more than two years can blossom and bear fruit many times.

two。 Greenhouse flowers

Refers to flowers native to tropical, subtropical and warm areas of the south. Cultivation in cold areas of the north must be cultivated in a greenhouse or protected in a greenhouse in winter.

3. Form

According to the shape, it is divided into herbaceous flowers, boxes of woody flowers.

4. Use

According to the use, it can be divided into cut flowers, potted flowers and ground plants.

Flowers can be seen everywhere in our daily life, whether they are potted plants, open-field planting or bouquets given on holidays.

 
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