Capitellate

/ˌkæp.ɪˈtel.eɪt/ adjective

Definition

Having a small head or head-like enlargement; in botany, having flowers arranged in a small compact cluster.

Etymology

From Latin capitellatus (having a small head), from capitellum (little head), from caput (head) + -ellus (diminutive) + -ate (adjective).

Kelly Says

Many wildflowers and weeds are 'capitellate'—their flowers cluster into tiny heads like miniature pompoms. It's why you see so many wildflowers with that compact, rounded flower shape!

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