epicalyces

/ɛpɪˈkælɪsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A cluster of small, white or yellowish flowers on a stem, especially one formed by the fusion of several florets in the inflorescence of a composite plant, such as a dandelion or thistle.

“The field was carpeted with epicalyces of dandelions, swaying gently in the breeze.”

Synonyms

  • flower cluster
  • inflorescence

Antonyms

  • non-flowering
  • vegetative