Terminology

epigynous

ovary inferior

perigynous

ovary within

hypogynous

ovary superior

hypanthium

complete flower

flower that has all 4 series of parts (sepal, petal, stamen, and carpel)

incomplete flower

flower that is missing 1 or more series of parts

perfect flower

has both stamens and carpels

imperfect flower

missing either stamens, carpels, or both

hermaphroditic flower

flower has both male and female parts

monecious

separate male and female flowers but both grow on the same plant

dioecious

seperate male and female flowers that grow on seperate plants

determinate inflorescence

the first flower to open is the one at the top or center, followed by the rest

indeterminate inflorescence

the lower flowers will open first followed by the flowers above, theoretically elongating infinitely

spike

raceme

panicle

umbel

head or capitulum

corymb