noun
- plural of raceme; flower clusters in which individual flowers are attached by short stalks along a central stem
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The lilac bush displayed beautiful purple racemes in spring.
- Botanists studied the racemes to understand the plant’s flowering pattern.
- The grape clusters are actually racemes with tiny individual flowers.
- Cherry trees produce delicate white racemes before the leaves appear.
- The wisteria’s drooping racemes created a stunning floral display.
- Students learned to identify different types of racemes in botany class.