With an alternate (spiral) pattern, each leaf arises at a different point (node) on the stem.

Some are set in alternate patterns; some are opposite each other.

The teeth of the upper and lower jaws form an alternate pattern to allow the jaw to close tightly.

In such a thaw, with no snow cover, the ground often splits open and roots are exposed to an alternate thawing/freezing pattern.

Leaves are distributed in an alternate pattern with 2 rows in assembled flatly.

There is also an alternate pattern for the Wiphala for Antinsuyu.

The leaves and branches branch off from the stem in an alternate pattern.

Most of the woody plants found have their buds arranged in an alternate pattern except three major groups: maples, ash and dogwood.

Their leaves are simple, entire, and have an alternate pattern.

Arrange the zucchini and tomatoes in alternate patterns in a round dish.