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Arecaceae

 8-Palm inflorescences

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Inflorescences in palms are diverse spikes or panicles. Most are produced laterally on the trunks. In this photo, male inflorescences are above the female ones. Nearly all palms have many flowers in an inflorescence.
Photo taken by K. R. Robertson
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