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yarrow Yellow corymbs, a type of inflorescence, of yarrow (Achillea aegyptiaca).

A corymb is a type of inflorescence, which is a cluster of flowers on a plant's stem or branches. In a corymb, the flower stalks (pedicels) arise at different levels on the main axis but reach approximately the same height. This arrangement creates a flat-topped appearance. The outer flowers in a corymb open first, and the main axis continues to produce flowers, indicating indeterminate growth. This type of inflorescence can be found in plants like the hawthorn.12

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