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Define Racemose inflorescence
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Solution
Racemose inflorescence : The inflorescence in which the floral axis shows indeterminate growth producing flowers in an acropetal order i.e. the oldest flower is the lowest and the youngest uppermost is known as racemose inflorescence.
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