subdistichous
/ˌsʌbˈdɪstɪkəs/Botany and Zoology
adjective
Nearly or approximately distichous; (in later use) especially (of leaves) arranged in two nearly opposite rows.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in George Shaw (1751–1813), natural historian. From sub- + distichous, after scientific Latin subdistichus.