Learn How to Recognize Compound Leaves: Simple vs. Compound Leaves
The basic division of leaves based on their form is: simple or compound leaves. Simple leaves have their leaf blade undivided (entire), whereas compound leaves consist of multiple leaflets creating one leaf blade. But how can you tell whether a leaf is simple or compound? What if you can't find an axillary bud? What is a rachis? What are the different types of compound leaves called? For leaf basics, watch Why do plants (not) have leaves?
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- plant anatomy
- plant taxonomy
- evolutionary biology
- horticulture
- forestry
- leaf function
- leaf adaptation
- leaf morphology
- plant classification
- plant identity
- evolutionary adaptations
- compound leaves
- simple leaves
- field identification
- botany