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What is the major part of the leaf called?
What is the major part of the leaf called?
- Blade (correct)
- Petiole
- Midrib
- Apex
What is the term for the small stalk that attaches the leaf to the stem?
What is the term for the small stalk that attaches the leaf to the stem?
Petiole
What defines a simple leaf?
What defines a simple leaf?
One leaf attached to the stem by a single petiole
What is a compound leaf?
What is a compound leaf?
Describe alternate branching.
Describe alternate branching.
What is opposite branching?
What is opposite branching?
Define whorled branching.
Define whorled branching.
What does linear describe in terms of leaf shape?
What does linear describe in terms of leaf shape?
What is an elliptical leaf?
What is an elliptical leaf?
Describe an oval leaf.
Describe an oval leaf.
What characterizes a deltoid leaf?
What characterizes a deltoid leaf?
Define a cordate leaf.
Define a cordate leaf.
What is an orbicular leaf?
What is an orbicular leaf?
What does lobed refer to in leaf shape?
What does lobed refer to in leaf shape?
Describe a cleft leaf.
Describe a cleft leaf.
What are needlelike leaves?
What are needlelike leaves?
What does scalelike leaves refer to?
What does scalelike leaves refer to?
What does leaf margin describe?
What does leaf margin describe?
What is meant by entire margin?
What is meant by entire margin?
What characterizes a serrate margin?
What characterizes a serrate margin?
Describe a dentate margin.
Describe a dentate margin.
What defines a crenate margin?
What defines a crenate margin?
Define an undulate margin.
Define an undulate margin.
What does leaf venation refer to?
What does leaf venation refer to?
What is the midrib in a leaf?
What is the midrib in a leaf?
What does parallel venation describe?
What does parallel venation describe?
Describe pinnate venation.
Describe pinnate venation.
What is palmate venation?
What is palmate venation?
Study Notes
Leaf Structure
- Blade: Major part of the leaf; apex is the tip.
- Petiole: Small stalk connecting the leaf to the stem.
Types of Leaves
- Simple Leaf: Single leaf attached to the stem by a petiole.
- Compound Leaf: Composed of several leaflets on a single petiole.
Leaf Arrangement
- Alternate Branching: Leaves arranged alternately on the stem.
- Opposite Branching: Leaves arranged directly opposite each other.
- Whorled Branching: Leaves arranged in a circular or star-like formation around the stem.
Leaf Shapes
- Linear: Uniform width from top to bottom.
- Elliptical: Tapers at both ends; longer than wide.
- Oval: Egg-shaped leaf.
- Deltoid: Triangular leaf shape.
- Cordate: Upside-down heart shape.
- Orbicular: Nearly circular leaf.
- Lobed: Leaves with deep indentations.
- Cleft: Deep, sharp indentations in the leaf.
Specialized Leaf Types
- Needlelike Leaves: Found on pine trees and similar species.
- Scalelike Leaves: Have a scalelike appearance (e.g., spruce, fir).
Leaf Margins
- Leaf Margin: Refers to the characteristics of the leaf edge.
- Entire Margin: Smooth outer edge without indentations or teeth.
- Serrate Margin: Features tiny sharp teeth pointing upwards.
- Dentate Margin: Pronounced teeth that point outward.
- Crenate Margin: Rounded teeth on the leaf's edge.
- Undulate Margin: Wavy edge without teeth (like a cornstalk leaf).
Leaf Venation
- Leaf Venation: The pattern formed by veins within the leaf.
- The Midrib: The large central vein extending from the petiole to the leaf tip.
- Parallel Venation: Veins running parallel to the midrib.
- Pinnate Venation: Veins branching out from the midrib.
- Palmate Venation: Veins branching from the midrib and having their own branches.
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Test your knowledge of leaf structures with these flashcards. Learn about key terms such as blade, petiole, simple leaf, and compound leaf. Perfect for botany students and plant enthusiasts alike!
