Leaf+Characteristics

Simple Leaf- leaf having only a single blade  Compound Leaf- leaf having more than a single blade  Palmately Compound Leaf-A compound leaf with leaflets radiating from a common point at the end of the stem or petiole, like the fingers of a hand.  Pinnately Compound Leaf-A compound leaf with leaflets that are arranged on either side of a central main stem or petiole.  Opposite Leaves- two leaves grow opposite each other at the same location or node.  Alternate Leaves- a single leaf grow from its own location or node and the leaves altenate sides along the stem. Whorled leaves- three or more leaves growing fromw a single location or node. Leaf Margin- 1. Entire or smooth- The edge of the leaf is smooth. 2. Wavy- The edge of the leaf is slightly curved. 3. Lobed- The edge of the leaf is deeply or mildly indented, noumber of lobes vary. 4. Serrate or Toothed- The edge of the leaf is toothed, this may include finely or coarsely totohed. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">5. Double Serrate- The edge of the leaf is toothed with small teeth on larger teeth. <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">6. Bristle tipped and lobed- The leaf edge is lobed in varying degrees and also has hair-like tips.