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Define cymose inflorescence.

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In racemose type of inflorescence, the main axis continues to grow, the flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession. In cymose type of inflorescence, the main axis terminates in a flower, hence is limited in growth. The flowers are borne in a basipetal order
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