The basic definition for this term is: group of two or more flowers on the same stalk or peduncle. An inflorescence can vary greatly in format, from the long spike, like the Gladioli, to the larger and rounder, like hydrangea. (Also see raceme, panicle, spike and umbel.)
Infructescence
Group of fruits developed by the development of the ovaries in the flowers from an inflorescence, like the pineapple or jack.
Internode
Space between nodes on a stem or branch
Iris
Received its name in homage of the Greek Goddess of the rainbow.
Genus: Group of related species – generally a group of plants with similar structure and that, probably, evolved from a common ancestor. The name of the genus always begins with an uppercase letter. For example: all ivies belong to the genus “Hedera”; logical division of living beings and that groups forms of life with similar characteristics that are different from other groups; genus is a group species, family a group of genera. (See also Species, Family).
