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Question
Identify the following figures and write down the types of leaves arrangement.
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Solution
- The given figures represent phyllotaxy. It is the arrangement of leaves on the stem and branches in a specific manner.
- In first and second figure represents, alternate phyllotaxy. In this type of phyllotaxy, single leaf arises from each node of a stem. e.g. Mango
- In third figure represents opposite decussate phyllotaxy. In this type of phyllotaxy, a pair of leaf arise from each node and the consecutive pair at right angle to the previous one. e.g. Calotropis.
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