Anthotaxis

/ˌænθoʊˈtæksɪs/ noun

Definition

The arrangement or ordering of flowers on a plant, especially the way they're positioned along the stem.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'taxis' (arrangement or order), a botanical term coined to describe the systematic positioning of floral structures.

Kelly Says

Botanists use anthotaxis to identify plant species because each plant has its own unique 'flower pattern'—it's like a botanical fingerprint that never changes!

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