Question

Name a plant that has alternate phyllotaxy.

Answer 1

Alternate phyllotaxy:

1. Arrangement of leaves where a single leaf develops from a node and consecutively leaves are present alternately is called alternate phyllotaxy.
2. In a single branch there is one leaf only from a node present alternately forming a spiral appearance.
3. Alternate phyllotaxy is found in sunflower.