Cyme

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1. determinate inflorescence; ends with flower that opens first and later flowers arise as branches from the side.

inflor.GIF

A comparison of inflorescences.
Source: http://hvp.osu.edu/hcs300/glossary/flower.htm#infl

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Saponaria cyme inflorescence
Source: http://www.life.uiuc.edu/help/digitalflowers/Caryophyllaceae/4.htm