Define phyllotaxy.also name various types of phyllotaxy with example.
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Phyllotaxy refers to the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch.
It is of three types - alternate, opposite, and whorled-
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Phyllotaxy refers to the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch.
It is of three types - alternate, opposite, and whorled-
- Alternate phyllotaxy: The presence of a single leaf at each node in an alternate manner is called alternate phyllotaxy. Example: china rose and ivy.
- Opposite phyllotaxy: The presence of a pair of leaves at each node which is arranged opposite to each other is called opposite phyllotaxy. Example: guava plant and periwinkle
- Whorled phyllotaxy: The presence of more than two leaves at each node to make a whorl-like pattern gives whorled phyllotaxy. Example: Alastonia and sweet woodruff.
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