Define types of phyllotaxy.
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Phyllotaxy refers to the pattern or arrangement of leaves on the stem or branch of a plant. It is of three types, alternate, opposite, and whorled phyllotaxy. In alternate phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises from the node of a branch. This type of phyllotaxy is observed in the sunflower, mustard, and peepal.
Phyllotaxy is of three types : 1.Alternate or Spiral: In this type, a single leaf arise at each node in an alternate manner, e.g. Hibiscus rosa sinensis. 2.Opposite : Two leaves are borne from the node in opposite directions. It is of two types : (i) Opposite Superposed: e.g., Quisqualis.
Phyllotaxy is of three types : 1.Alternate or Spiral: In this type, a single leaf arise at each node in an alternate manner, e.g. Hibiscus rosa sinensis. 2.Opposite : Two leaves are borne from the node in opposite directions. It is of two types : (i) Opposite Superposed: e.g., Quisqualis.
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In botany, phyllotaxis or phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on a plant stem (from Ancient Greek phýllon "leaf" and táxis"arrangement").Phyllotactic spirals form a distinctive class of patterns in nature.
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