umbel definition

umbel - an inflorescence in which the pedicels (flower stalks) arise from a single point

compound umbel - the primary branches of the umbel are again branched as umbels at their ends

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Umbel of Daucus carota (Queen Anne's lace) hires

Compound umbel of
Angelica triquinata (mountain angelica) hires

Compound umbel of
Conium maculatum (poison hemlock) hires