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Lawsonia inermis, commonly known as henna, produces small, fragrant, white or rose-colored flowers. These flowers are typically borne in large, terminal panicled cymes. The petals are described as wavy and crepe-like. The flowers are a source of essential oil used in perfumery. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Appearance: The flowers are small, typically white, but can also be a dark pink or reddish color. They have four petals that are ovate and have a clawed base with an undulate margin. The flowers are fragrant. 

Arrangement: They are typically arranged in large, terminal panicled cymes, which are branched clusters. 

Petals: The petals are described as wavy and crepe-like. 

Uses: The flowers are used in perfumery for the essential oil they produce. The leaves of the plant are used to produce the henna dye, which is used for dyeing skin, hair, and nails. 

Bangladesh: In Bangladesh, the plant is known as Mehedi or Mendi, and the flowers are called Mehedi ful or Mendi ful.