raceme

[rey-seem]

raceme Definition

a type of inflorescence in which the flowers are arranged on short stalks along a central stem, with the oldest flowers at the base and the youngest at the top.

Using raceme: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "raceme" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The raceme of the lily plant is a beautiful sight to behold.

• Example

  The flowers on the raceme bloom in sequence from bottom to top.

• Example

  The raceme of the grapevine is used to produce wine.

raceme Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for raceme

• spike
• panicle

Phrases with raceme

• simple raceme

  a raceme in which each flower has its own stalk

  Example

  The foxglove plant has a simple raceme.

• compound raceme

  a raceme in which each flower has multiple stalks

  Example

  The yucca plant has a compound raceme.

• dense raceme

  a raceme in which the flowers are closely spaced together

  Example

  The lilac plant has a dense raceme.

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Summary: raceme in Brief

A 'raceme' [rey-seem] is a type of inflorescence where flowers are arranged on short stalks along a central stem, with the oldest flowers at the base and the youngest at the top. The flowers bloom sequentially from bottom to top. Examples include the raceme of the lily plant and the grapevine. A 'simple raceme' has each flower on its own stalk, while a 'compound raceme' has multiple stalks for each flower.