In 3/8 alternate phyllotaxy (Called ostastichous)

Options

A. There are 8 leaves in 3 circles
B. 3 leaves in 8 circles
C. There are 3 rows of leaves
D. There are 8 rows of leaves on three sided stem

Answer

A

Explanation

In many common plants like china rose and banyan the 6th leaf is found above the first leaf, 7th above the 2nd and so on. The genetic spiral completes two circles in passing these five leaves or five orthostichies.