Parastichy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Parastichy is a noun meaning (botany) A secondary spiral of leaves or florets.
Meaning
(botany) A secondary spiral of leaves or florets.
Example Sentences
As the name suggests, it is possible to trace spiral curves in the pattern. These curves are called parastichies. The parastichies winding in the same direction around the stem with the same pitch constitute one family of parastichies, and two easily perceived sets of parastichies winding in opposite direction are called a parastichy pair.
Word Forms
- parastichies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spathilla, orthostichy, hyperphyll, spiranthy, rachilla, perigonium.
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