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Arrangement of Leaves

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In some plants 3 or more leaves arise from a single node. Identify the phyllotaxy.

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Opposite

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Whorled

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Alternate

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Simple

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Solution

The correct option is 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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