👉 Perignathic is a scientific term that refers to a type of plant, which is characterized by having leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. This characteristic is often found in certain species of flowering plants and occurs during the early stages of their life cycle when they begin to grow. The term "perignathic" comes from the Latin word "perignus," meaning "spiral," as it refers to the way leaves are arranged on the plant. The spiral pattern can be seen