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. |
| phyllotaxy (fl-tks) The pattern of leaf distribution and arrangement on a stem. phyllotactic adjective |
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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