Definition of Distichous. Meaning of Distichous. Synonyms of Distichous

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Definition of Distichous

Distichous
Distich Dis"tich, Distichous Dis"tich*ous, a. [Gr. ?. See Distich, n.] Disposed in two vertical rows; two-ranked.

Meaning of Distichous from wikipedia

- (spiral) pattern, each leaf arises at a different point (node) on the stem. Distichous phyllotaxis, also called "two-ranked leaf arrangement" is a special case...
- succulent "tongue-shaped" leaves. These are either in two opposite ranks (distichous), or in various distinctive spiral arrangements. Their inflorescence is...
- of orchid and pendant growing epiphyte. It is known by the common name distichous gastrochilus. It is found in Himalayas of India, Nepal, Bhutan, ****am...
- tuberculate. G. carinata var. retusa: (to the north-west near Worcester) Leaves distichous, oblong and strap-shaped rather than keeled, and erect-spreading. Each...
- a stipe ( = pollinium stalk). The ovary is unilocular. The leaves are distichous or spiraling, growing on thickened stems. The Epidendroideae are difficult...
- diaphragmed (divided by thin partitions with openings in them). Branching distichous (arranged in two rows/on one plane) or spiral. Leaves are alternate, two-ranked...
- vegetative m****es in nature. They are noted for their thick, leathery, distichous leaves. They produce fragrant small to medium-sized yellow flowers, barred...
- but not actually so. Rosulate Leaves form a rosette. Rows The term, distichous, literally means two rows. Leaves in this arrangement may be alternate...
- long petioles, in a distinctive fan shape aligned in a single plane (distichous). The large white flowers are structurally similar to those of its relatives...
- the leaves are attached. Gr**** leaves are nearly always alternate and distichous (in one plane), and have parallel veins.: 11  Each leaf is differentiated...