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Phyllotaxy
in Calotropis is
Phyllotaxy in Calotropis is
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The correct option is B Opposite
Phyllotaxis
is the phenomenon of mode of arrangement of leaves on the stem. It
is of three
types, namely alternate, opposite and whorled. In alternate
phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises from the node. This type of
phyllotaxy is seen in sunflower, mustard. In opposite phyllotaxy, two
leaves arise from the node in opposite directions. It is seen in
guava, Calotropis. In
whorled phyllotaxy. more than two leaves arise from the node. It is
seen in Alstonia. Thus, the correct
answer is 'Opposite.'
Phyllotaxis is the phenomenon of mode of arrangement of leaves on the stem. It is of three types, namely alternate, opposite and whorled. In alternate phyllotaxy, a single leaf arises from the node. This type of phyllotaxy is seen in sunflower, mustard. In opposite phyllotaxy, two leaves arise from the node in opposite directions. It is seen in guava, Calotropis. In whorled phyllotaxy. more than two leaves arise from the node. It is seen in Alstonia. Thus, the correct answer is 'Opposite.'
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