phyllotaxy

/ˌfaɪlɒtˈæksi/

Definitions

1. noun

The arrangement of leaves on a stem, especially the pattern of branching and leaf positioning

“The botanist studied the phyllotaxy of the plant to understand its growth habits.”

Synonyms

  • foliar pattern
  • leaf arrangement

Antonyms

  • foliar disorder
  • leaf randomness