orthostichy

 
Pronunciation: /ɔːˈθɒstɪki/

noun (plural orthostichies)

Botany
  • (in phyllotaxis) a vertical row of leaves arranged one directly above another. Contrasted with parastichy.

Origin:

late 19th century: from ortho- 'upright, straight' + Greek stikhos 'row, rank'