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The inflorescence and the flower

Problem

Categorize the following statements as characteristics of racemose inflorescence or cymose inflorescence.
CharacteristicInflorescence
The flowers start to mature from the top
The flowers start to mature from the base
The main axis keeps growing
The apex of the main axis forms a flower