flower head

an inflorescence consisting of a dense cluster of small, stalkless flowers; capitulum.

Origin of flower head

First recorded in 1835–45

The ray-florets curve inwards and “close” the flower-head in dull weather and towards evening.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 |Various
The color of the blossom is darker than in red clover, and the flower-head is looser.

Cornell Nature-Study Leaflets |Various
When the flower-head is turned toward you, as in the first sketch, its shape is quite like a circle.

Text Books of Art Education, Book IV (of 7) |Hugo B. Froehlich
Capitulum or Flower-head of the Marigold, showing the involucre or whorl of overlapping bracts.

Field and Woodland Plants |William S. Furneaux

Do you notice that the flower-head does not show each blossom, separate and distinct?

Text Books of Art Education, Book IV (of 7) |Hugo B. Froehlich

flower head

an inflorescence in which stalkless florets are crowded together at the tip of the stem

flower head

A short, dense, indeterminate inflorescence of sessile flowers, as of composite plants or clover. See more at composite family.

A very dense grouping of flower buds, as in broccoli and cauliflower.