The arrangement or organization of stems and branching patterns in a plant; the way a plant structures its stem system.
From Greek 'kaulos' (stem) + 'taxis' (arrangement). Uses '-taxy' as an alternative '-taxis' variant, emphasizing the structural organization rather than the movement response.
Trees have different 'caulotaxy' strategies—some grow one strong main trunk (like oaks) while others branch repeatedly (like birches)—this branching signature is actually how botanists identify tree species from a distance!
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