Differentiate between Racemose and Cymose inflorescence.

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Racemose InflorescenceCymose Inflorescence
$(1)$ Younger flowers are present at the tip,while older flowers are arranged at the base. This is called acropetal succession.$(1)$ Younger flowers are present at the base,while older flowers are present at the top. This is called basipetal succession.
$(2)$ The main axis continues to grow and produces flowers laterally.$(2)$ The main axis has limited growth and terminates into a flower.

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