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phyllotaxis

/fɪˈlɒtæk.sɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does phyllotaxis mean?

noun

The arrangement of leaves on a stem, typically in a spiral or whorled pattern. The study of the mathematical patterns of leaf arrangement on stems.

Example

"The botanist studied the phyllotaxis of the plant to understand its unique growth pattern."

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