diplotegia

/daɪˈplɒtɪdʒiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of leaf arrangement in which the leaves are alternate and the leaf stalks arise from the base of the stem

“The unique diplotegia pattern of the plant species was a key discovery in the study.”

Synonyms

  • alternate leaf arrangement
  • opposite leaf arrangement

Antonyms

  • whorled leaf arrangement