A plant with decussate phyllotaxy has:
A)two leaves per node in the same rank.
B)two leaves per node in two opposite ranks.
C)one leaf per node, arranged in two opposite ranks.
D)one leaf per node, arranged spirally.
E)three or more leaves per node.

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Decussate phyllotaxy refers to the arrangement where two leaves per node are positioned in opposite ranks, forming a cross pattern when viewed from above.

A Plant with Decussate Phyllotaxy Has