Question

Describe alternate and opposite phyllotaxy giving one example of each type.

Answer 1

Explanation:

phyllotoxy:

it is the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the branch of stem .

this is usually two types :

1.Alternate: A single leaf arises as at each node in alternate Manner.

ex-barberry, sweet gum.

2.Opposite: In opposite type of pair of leaves arises at each node and lie opposite to each other .

ex-jamun, guava.

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Answer 2

Alternate phyllotaxy:

• The arrangement of the leaves is in alternative direction.
• One leaf is produced from a node and the leaves are in different level.
• For example: barberry and smoke bush.

Opposite phyllotaxy:

• The arrangement of the leaves is in opposite direction.
• Two leafs are produced from a node and the leaves are in same level.
• In this pattern, the leaves are 90 degree apart.
• For example: maple tree and olive tree.

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