phyl·lo·tax·y (f l  -t k s ) also phyl·lo·tax·is (fl-tkss)n. pl. phyl·lo·tax·ies also phyl·lo·tax·es 1. The arrangement of leaves on a stem. 2. The principles governing leaf arrangement. phyl lo·tactic (-tktk), phyllo·tacti·cal adj. |
phyllotaxis [ˌfɪləˈtæksɪs], phyllotaxy
n pl -taxes [-ˈtæksiːz], -taxies
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the arrangement of the leaves on a stem
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the study of this arrangement in different plants
phyllotactic adj
phyllotaxy, phyllotaxis
1. the arrangement of the leaves on the stem of a plant.
2. the science or study of the arrangement and distribution of leaves. — phyllotactic, adj.
See also: Leaves2. the science or study of the arrangement and distribution of leaves. — phyllotactic, adj.
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