Question

An example of whorled phyllotaxy-

• A. Kaner.
• B. Rose.
• C. Mint.
• D. Marigold.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Kaner.

The correct option is A.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The pattern of arrangement of leaves on a stem is known as phyllotaxy.
2. When more than three leaves sprout at the nodes and create a whorl of leaves, this is known as whorl type phyllotaxy.
3. It can be found in Tulsi and Kaner.
4. An umbrella-shaped plant called Kaner produces flowers that have a bright yellow color.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option B:

1. Every node on the stem appears differently under the alternate phyllotaxy.
2. On the opposite side, one leaf is positioned above the other.
3. The rose plant exhibits this kind of phyllotaxy.

Option C:

1. When leaves are arranged on a stem so that they are facing one another on the opposite side, this is referred to as the opposite phyllotaxy.
2. A single leaf develops at each of the stem's opposing nodes.
3. Mint and guava plants exhibit this.

Option D:

1. An alternative form of phyllotaxy can be seen in marigolds.
2. When a single leaf emerges from each node in an alternate form, this is referred to as an alternate type of phyllotaxy.

Final answer: An example of whorled phyllotaxy Kaner.