Umbel (noun)

A type of inflorescence in which the flower stalks arise from a single point and are roughly equal in length, giving the overall shape of an umbrella; as in "parsley umbel".

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin umbella "parasol, sunshade", from umbra "shade".

Examples:

1. The umbel of the flower was delicate and symmetrical.
2. The umbel of the plant was a cluster of small white flowers.
3. The umbel was a characteristic feature of the species.
4. The umbel was a favorite of the pollinators.
5. The umbel was a complex structure that developed from the stem.