In _____ phyllotaxy, a pair of leaves arise at each node and lie opposite to each other as in _____ plant.
A
alternate, Hibiscus
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B
opposite, Hibiscus
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C
opposite, Calotropis
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D
whorled, Calotropis
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Solution
The correct option is D opposite, Calotropis In opposite phyllotaxy, the two leaves always arise at each node opposite to one another. In this case, when looked from the top all the leaves are seen as arranged along four vertical rows. For example in Calotropis, Gardenia, Ixora, etc.
So,the correct answer is " Opposite, Calotropis ".