raceme Definition

raceme
noun

1. A flower-head consisting of individual flowers attached to a main unbranched stem by means of short stalks, the youngest flowers being at the tip of the stem and the oldest ones near its base, eg bluebell, lupin.
2. A similar formation of spore cases.

Derivative: racemed
adj

Consisting of, or having, racemes.

Etymology: 18c: from Latin racemus bunch of grapes.