👉 In botany, a rhizocarpous (plural "rhizocarps") is an arrangement of leaves that grows from the base of a stem. This arrangement is typically found in plants with woody stems, such as trees and shrubs. The term refers to the arrangement of these leaves which are usually arranged in a spiral pattern around the stem, forming a network of interconnected tubes known as rhizomes. These leaves serve as a source of nutrients for the plant by providing root
