Q. Identify the order of plants showing alternate, opposite and whorled phyllotaxy.
A) China rose, $Calotropis$ and $Nerium$
B) China rose, $Nerium$ and $Calotropis$
C) $Nerium$, China rose and $Calotropis$
D) $Nerium$, $Calotropis$ and China rose
Explanation
Phyllotaxy is the arrangement of leaves on the stem or its branches, e.g. spiral or alternate in China rose, opposite decussate in Calotropis and whorled in Nerium.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.