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Axillary - flowers or clusters of flowers arise at the junction of the stem or axis and the leaf, as in Catharanthus roseus (periwinkle), Callicarpa americana (beautyberry), and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (hibiscus).
The purple, tufted flower heads are arranged in a long, dense spike blooming from the top down. The species name describes the elongated inflorescence, with its crowded, stalkless flower heads. The protruding styles give the flower an overall feathery appearance, hence its alternate name, Dense Gayfeather.