Glossary: opposite

Definition:

  1. of leaves or branches when two are borne at the same node on opposite sides of the stem;
  2. of other organs (e.g. stamens) when opposite or placed in front of the petals instead of alternating with them.

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Copyright: Mark Hyde, 2008-24

Hyde, M.A. (2024). UK Flora: Glossary details: opposite.
https://www.ukflora.info/speciesdata/glossary-display.php?glossary_id=483, retrieved 29 March 2024

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