capitulum

A noun referring to a dense cluster of flowers or foliage, the fruiting spike of a cereal plant, or an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top of a tree.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее плотное скопление цветов или листвы, плодоносящий колос злакового растения или расположение лиственных ветвей, образующих верхушку дерева.

1. Botanical inflorescence C2 formal scientific

   A dense, rounded cluster of small, stalkless flowers (florets) arranged on a short, flattened axis, characteristic of the daisy family (Asteraceae).

   • The sunflower's center is a large capitulum composed of many tiny florets.
   • Botanists studied the structure of the capitulum in the daisy family.
   • Each capitulum of the clover plant contains numerous small flowers.

   🇷🇺Соцветие-корзинка

   Synonyms: flower headhead

2. Fruiting spike of a cereal C2 formal scientific

   The dense, compact fruiting spike at the top of a cereal plant, such as corn (maize), containing the grain.

   • The farmer examined the capitulum of the corn to check for ripeness.
   • Each capitulum on the maize plant holds dozens of kernels.
   • The capitulum of the wheat plant is also known as the ear.

   🇷🇺Початок

   Synonyms: earhead

3. Tree crown or head C2 formal scientific

   The arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree, also known as the crown.

   • The oak tree's capitulum provided ample shade in the summer.
   • Arborists assess the health of a tree by examining its capitulum.
   • The dense capitulum of the maple tree turned brilliant red in autumn.

   🇷🇺Крона дерева или головка

   Synonyms: canopycrownheadtoptreetop

• capitula plural form
• capitula's possessive plural form
• capitulum's possessive singular form