# phyllotaxis

> English word · Noun · IPA /fɪləˈtæksɪs/

## Definitions
1. The arrangement of leaves on a stem, or the mathematical principles governing such arrangement.
2. An abortive style.

## Etymology
From phyllo- + taxis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/phyllotaxis