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In Calotropis the phyllotaxy is...

In Calotropis the phyllotaxy is

A

Alternate

B

Verticellate

C

Opposite and superposed

D

Opposite and decussate

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D
Opposite decussate: A pair of leaves at one node stands at right angle to the next upper of lower pair so that four vertical rows are formed on the stem e.g. Calotropis, Zinnia, Tulsi etc.
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