The term Phyllotaxy refers to the pattern of :
[amp_mcq option1=”arrangement of leaves.” option2=”branching in stem.” option3=”flower formation on branch.” option4=”arrangement of flowers.” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2023
Phyllotaxy is a botanical term that refers specifically to the pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem of a plant. These patterns are often species-specific and can follow mathematical sequences like the Fibonacci sequence.
Common phyllotaxy patterns include alternate (one leaf per node, alternating sides), opposite (two leaves per node on opposite sides), and whorled (three or more leaves per node).