capitulum

Noun

Meaning

A thick head of flowers on a very short axis, as a clover top, or a dandelion; a composite flower. A capitulum may be either globular or flat.

A knoblike protuberance of any part, esp. at the end of a bone or cartilage. [See Illust. of Artiodactyla.]

Source: Webster's dictionary

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crown fruit treetop plant organ

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capitula

a head of cauliflower Source: Internet

a head of lettuce Source: Internet