In some plants 3 or more leaves arise from a single node. Identify the phyllotaxy.
(A) Opposite
(B) Whorled
(C) Alternate
(D) Simple

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Answer: (B) Whorled
If more than two leaves arise at each node of the stem, this type of phyllotaxy is called whorled.

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In some plants 3 or more leaves arise from a single node. Identify the phyllotaxy. (A) Opposite (B) Whorled (C) Alternate (D) Simple

Answer: (B) Whorled If more than two leaves arise at each node of the stem, this type of phyllotaxy is called whorled.

In some plants 3 or more leaves arise from a single node. Identify the phyllotaxy.
(A) Opposite
(B) Whorled
(C) Alternate
(D) Simple

Answer: (B) Whorled
If more than two leaves arise at each node of the stem, this type of phyllotaxy is called whorled.