Arrangement of leaves on the stem branches is called _______.
A
Ptyxis
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B
Vernation
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C
Prefoliation
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D
Phyllotaxy
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Solution
The correct option is D Phyllotaxy Arrangement of leaves on the stem branches is called as phyllotaxy. Alternate, opposite, whorled and basal are different arrangements of leaves on the stem. The folding of lamina in bud condition is called as ptyxis. Vernation is the phenomenon of arrangement of leaves in the bud. Prefoliation is the arrangement of buds within the vegetative bud.