Meaning of the word panicle in English

What does panicle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

panicle

US /ˈpænɪkəl/
UK /ˈpænɪkəl/

Noun

a branched cluster of flowers in which the branches are racemes and the flowers are stalked

Example:
The lilac bush was covered in fragrant panicles of purple flowers.
Rice plants produce their grains in large, drooping panicles.