I is for inflorescence.
Noun: the complete flower head of a plant including stems, stalks, bracts, and flowers. Protea neriifolia (Narrow-leaf Sugarbush), UCSC Arboretum
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Oh! Hot pink velvet with sable trim, how luxurious, inviting us to touch.
Beautifully poetic and accurate description, ShelleyB!
It seems feathery. Neat.
In common classification language, these are referred to as “bearded”. I much prefer your term (feathery).