Leaf Anatomy and Functions
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Leaves Generally expanded and flattened green structure growing out at the nodes of the stem.- Main organ for ______

photosynthesis

Parts of Dicot Leaf a. ______ or Leaf Stalk - Cylindrical or flattened structure which supports and holds the leaf upright - Conducts materials to and from the leaves - May have two small, leaf-like outgrowths at its base called the stipules - Leaves without petiole are called sessile leaves

Petiole

b. ______ or Leaf Blade - Thin, flattened, usually green expanded part of the leaf - Variable external features are its overall shape, apex, margin and base Shape may be: Linear- long and slender; Ex: Grass, Talahib Cordate - heart-shaped; Ex: Anthurium, Gabi Ovate - egg-shape; Ex: Eucalyptus, Rose Deltoid - triangular; Ex: Cotton Wood, Louisiana Reniform - kidney-shaped; Ex: Pink pyrola Orbicular - disk-like; Ex: Kastuli Flabellate - fan-like; Ex: Ginkgo biloba Cuneate - wedge-like Apex may be: Pointed Rounded - arch-like Emarginate - notched Caudate - tail-like Flattened

Lamina

Apex may be: ______ Rounded - arch-like Emarginate - notched Caudate - tail-like Flattened

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Shape may be: Linear- long and slender; Ex: ______, Talahib Cordate - heart-shaped; Ex: Anthurium, Gabi Ovate - egg-shape; Ex: Eucalyptus, Rose Deltoid - triangular; Ex: Cotton Wood, Louisiana Reniform - kidney-shaped; Ex: Pink pyrola Orbicular - disk-like; Ex: Kastuli Flabellate - fan-like; Ex: Ginkgo biloba Cuneate - wedge-like

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Study Notes

Leaf Structure

  • Leaves are generally expanded and flattened green structures growing out at the nodes of the stem and are the main organ for photosynthesis.
  • Leaves consist of two main parts: the petiole (leaf stalk) and the lamina (leaf blade).

Petiole (Leaf Stalk)

  • A cylindrical or flattened structure that supports and holds the leaf upright.
  • Conducts materials to and from the leaves.
  • May have two small, leaf-like outgrowths at its base called stipules.
  • Leaves without petiole are called sessile leaves.

Lamina (Leaf Blade)

  • Thin, flattened, usually green expanded part of the leaf.
  • Variable external features include:
    • Shape: linear, cordate, ovate, deltoid, reniform, orbicular, flabellate, or cuneate.
    • Apex: pointed, rounded, emarginate, caudate, or flattened.
    • Margin: varies depending on the type of leaf.
    • Base: varies depending on the type of leaf.

Examples of Leaf Shapes

  • Linear: Grass, Talahib
  • Cordate: Anthurium, Gabi
  • Ovate: Eucalyptus, Rose
  • Deltoid: Cotton Wood, Louisiana
  • Reniform: Pink pyrola
  • Orbicular: Kastuli
  • Flabellate: Ginkgo biloba
  • Cuneate: varies depending on the type of leaf

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Test your knowledge on the structure and functions of leaves in this quiz! Learn about the main organ for photosynthesis and the different parts of a dicot leaf, including the petiole or leaf stalk. Explore the importance of petioles and discover interesting facts about leaf anatomy.

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