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#XL - R Botany
The Inflorescence
The stem holding this whole reproductive portion of a plant is called a peduncle.
The major axis above the peduncle called rachis bears the flowers or secondary branches. Also, each flower stalk in the inflorescence is referred to as a pedicel.
Types of Inflorescence
Based on the mode of branching of the main axis or peduncle, the main groups of inflorescences are:
simple (single)
2) compound,
3) mixed, and
4) special
