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2-ranked

Two-ranked describes a type of leaf arrangement in which leaves are attached to a stem or branch in two vertical rows, alternating from one side to the other, then back again.  There is only one leaf per node.  (Compare with opposite and alternate.)
 

Figure A.  Illustration of concept of 2-ranked.
fowl mana grass  (Glyceria striata)

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