Notes from NEET topper

4. Phyllotaxy:

  • Phyllotaxy refers to the arrangement of leaves on a stem or branch.

  • Common phyllotaxy patterns include alternate (one leaf per node), opposite (two leaves per node, opposite each other), and whorled (three or more leaves per node in a circular arrangement).

  • Phyllotaxy patterns can help in species identification.