Q.Write notes on Racemose inflorescence.

Step 1. In a racemose inflorescence, the apical bud of the peduncle remains active and free to keep growing, so the growth of the flowering axis is infinite/unlimited.

Step 2. Because the tip keeps producing new flower buds, the oldest flowers are always found towards the base of the axis while the youngest are near the growing tip — this order is called acropetal succession. …

Recall the three linked facts that define racemose: apical bud stays active, acrope …

• Mixing up acropetal (racemose) with basipetal (cymose) succession. …