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Peaked

As used here, peaked refers to the shape of an inflorescence, that is typically taller than broad, with the longest branches toward the base of the inflorescence, and the branches above becoming progressively shorter. Sometimes alternatively described as "pyramidal".
 
Figure A.  Peaked branch inflorescences of common privet.
(Ligustrum vulgare)

 

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