👉 Phyllotaxic is a term used in biology to describe a type of plant that has evolved an elaborate system for capturing and transmitting light energy from the sun. This system, known as the photoreceptor apparatus, enables plants to perceive their environment and respond accordingly. Phyllotaxic plants are characterized by a unique arrangement of leaves on the stem called phyllotaxis. These leaves are arranged in a series of leaflets that form a spiral pattern, with each leaflet supporting a