1. plural of phyllotaxis; the arrangement of leaves on a plant stem or axis
Usage: botanical term; used in plant biology and botany

Examples

• The botanist studied the different phyllotaxes found across various plant species.
• Understanding phyllotaxes helps scientists classify plants and predict their growth patterns.
• Spiral and opposite phyllotaxes are two common patterns observed in nature.
• The phyllotaxes of ferns differ significantly from those of flowering plants.
• Researchers documented the phyllotaxes of rare tropical species in their field study.