Leaf - Wikipedia
WEBA leaf (pl.: leaves) is a principal appendage of the stem of a vascular plant, [1] usually borne laterally aboveground and specialized for photosynthesis. Leaves are collectively called foliage, as in "autumn foliage", [2][3] while the leaves, stem, flower, and fruit collectively form the shoot system. [4]
Plant identification by their leaves
WEBPlant identification by their leaves. In this part of the site, you can identify trees, shrubs or perennials by the shape or color of their leaves.
Leaf | Definition, Parts, & Function | Britannica
WEBLeaf, any usually flattened green outgrowth from the stem of a vascular plant. Leaves are the primary sites of photosynthesis and manufacture food for plants. They are an integral part of the stem system and can be modified into a variety of other plant organs.
Leaf - Definition, Function and Types | Biology Dictionary
WEBAug 19, 2017 · The term leaf refers to the organ that forms the main lateral appendage on the stem of vascular plants. In general, leaves are thin, flat organs responsible for the photosynthesis of the plant.
Plant Leaves and Leaf Anatomy - ThoughtCo
WEBNov 4, 2019 · Plant leaves are very important structures as they help to maintain life on earth by generating food (sugars) via photosynthesis. Leaves can have different shapes and sizes. The basic components of leaves in flowering plants (angiosperms) include the blade, the petiole, and the stipules.
30.10: Leaves - Leaf Structure, Function, and Adaptation
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Leaves have many structures that prevent water loss, transport compounds, aid in gas exchange, and protect the plant as a whole.
Science of Leaves: Anatomy, Arrangement, & Adaptations
WEBJul 12, 2023 · Explore the intricate world of plant leaves as we delve into their purpose, structure, types, arrangement, and evolutionary adaptations.
30.4: Leaves - Biology LibreTexts
WEBLeaves are the main sites for photosynthesis: the process by which plants synthesize food. Most leaves are usually green, due to the presence of chlorophyll in the leaf cells. However, some leaves may have different colors, caused by other plant pigments that mask the green chlorophyll.
3.1: Leaves - Biology LibreTexts
WEBJul 27, 2022 · Leaves are shoot structures that attach to stems and branches at nodes. Leaves are made up of cells that usually contain a high concentration of chloroplasts (cell organelles unique to plants) and are specialized sites for photosynthesis.
Angiosperm - Leaf Structure, Photosynthesis, Adaptations
WEBAug 31, 2024 · Mesomorphic leaves (the most common type) are characteristic of crop plants, such as tomatoes and soybeans. Their veins (vascular bundles) permeate the ground tissue of the dermal system—a single layer of …
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