composite flower

A 'composite flower' appears as a single bloom but is actually made up of multiple small flowers, commonly seen in the Asteraceae family.

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Definition

(technical, academic)A flower that looks like one bloom but consists of many smaller flowers grouped together.

The sunflower is a classic example of a composite flower, with its large head made up of numerous tiny florets.
In a composite flower, what seems to be petals are often individual ray flowers.

(technical, academic)A plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, characterized by flower heads composed of many small flowers.

Daisies, sunflowers, and asters are all examples of plants with composite flowers.
The Asteraceae family is known for its distinctive composite flowers.

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