metamerous
/mɛtəˈmɪərəs/Definitions
1. adjective
Having or relating to leaves that are alternate and of different sizes, the largest ones at the top of the stem.
“The metamerous leaves of the plant made it a unique specimen in the botanical garden.”
2. noun
A plant or plant part that is metamerous.
“The metamerous plant showed the distinct pattern of leaf arrangement on its stem.”