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Scorpioid Cyme

Definition:

A scorpioid cyme is a type of flowering inflorescence where the main axis grows elongated with each lateral flower being older than the previous one, giving the appearance of a coiling, or scorpion-like structure.

Examples:

1. Noun:

The scorpioid cyme of the Pedaliaceae family is highly characteristic of many plants in the order Solanales.

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2. Adjective:

The scorpioid cyme arrangement of flowers on the plant created a visually appealing display in the garden.

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3. Verb:

The main flowerstalk scorpioidly cymed upwards, unfurling the lateral flowers in a beautiful pattern.

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