Coryphylly

/kəˈrɪfɪli/ noun

Definition

A botanical term referring to the arrangement or characteristics of leaves at the apex or crown of a plant, particularly palm trees.

Etymology

From Greek koryphē meaning 'head' or 'apex' combined with phyllon meaning 'leaf,' describing the crown or top arrangement of leaves.

Kelly Says

Plant scientists created this word to describe the specific way leaves cluster at the very top of a plant—like how a pineapple crown sits perfectly on top, it's all about that head arrangement!

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