capitulum
| In botany, a flattened or rounded head (inflorescence) of numerous, small, stalkless flowers. The capitulum is surrounded by a circlet of petal-like bracts and has the appearance of a large, single flower. |
| It is characteristic of plants belonging to the daisy family Compositae, such as sunflowers Helianthus, goldenrods Solidago, and dandelions Taraxacum. The individual flowers are known as florets. |
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