# Dichasium

**Source**: https://eflora.sydney.edu.au/glossary/dichasium
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a [cyme](https://eflora.sydney.edu.au/glossary/cyme "an inflorescence in which the terminal flower terminates the growth of the main axis which is replaced by one or two lateral buds, the process being repeated throughout the inflorescence. ") in which two new, equal [floral](https://eflora.sydney.edu.au/glossary/floral "belonging to the flower or seated near the flower.") axes arise in turn [opposite](https://eflora.sydney.edu.au/glossary/opposite "arising at the same level but on opposite sides.") each other and beneath each [flower](https://eflora.sydney.edu.au/glossary/flower "the sexual reproductive structure of the Magnoliopsida (Angiosperms) usually consisting of gynoecium, androecium, and perianth.") after the latter has terminated growth.

## Related terms

- [Cyme](https://eflora.sydney.edu.au/glossary/cyme)

- [Inflorescences](https://eflora.sydney.edu.au/glossary/image/inflorescences "(a) Panicle; (b) Thyrse; (c) Raceme; (d) Spike; (e) Corymb; (f) Simple Umbel; (g) Compound Umbel; (h) Capitulum (Head); (i) Dichasium; (j) Monochasium - bostryx; (k) Monochasium - cincinnus.")
- [Dichasium](https://eflora.sydney.edu.au/glossary/image/dichasium "Dichasium.")