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(1) Sparsely populated.  Having few similar parts within an inflorescence (such as branches or flowers). The opposite of open, in this sense, is usually referred to as crowded or congested.

(2) With respect to an ecological site or  habitat conditions, a high amount of light reaching the ground in a given location per day.  Under open skies, regardless of cloud cover.

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