Corymb Word Meaning

Etymology:

early 18th century: from French corymbe or Latin corymbus, from Greek korumbos ‘cluster’

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Definition:

a flower cluster whose lower stalks are proportionally longer so that the flowers form a flat or slightly convex head

Short Definition:

flower cluster whose lower stalks are proportionally longer so that flowers form flat or slightly convex head

Examples:

• this hybrid produces beautiful corymbs of white, pink-budded flowers