What is another word for Capitula?
Pronunciation: [kɐpˈɪtjʊlə] (IPA) 
Capitula refers to the flower heads of certain plants. Synonyms for capitula include inflorescence, head, cluster, compound flower, and receptacle. Inflorescence describes a group of flowers in a specific arrangement, while head generally refers to the rounded mass of flowers found in capitula. Cluster refers to a group of flowers growing closely together, while compound flower describes a group of smaller flowers that make up one large flower-like structure. Finally, receptacle describes the base of the flower head where the secondary flowers attach. These synonyms are important when describing the intricate details of plant anatomy and can help to differentiate between different types of flower structures.
