Definitions

1. noun

A type of inflorescence in which the flowers are crowded around the stem and arise from the same point, often resembling a cone or a cup.

“The cyme of the jasmine plant is a distinctive feature of its flowering habit.”

2. noun

An inflorescence in which the lateral branches produce flowers, and the central stem is either sterile or produces no flowers, often leading to a conical or cup-shaped appearance.

“The cyme of the honeysuckle vine is a complex arrangement of flowers and stems.”