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Leaf - Wikipedia A leaf (pl : leaves) is a principal appendage of the stem of a vascular plant, [1] usually borne laterally above ground 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]
Leaf | Definition, Parts, Function | Britannica leaf, in botany, any usually flattened green outgrowth from the stem of a vascular plant As the primary sites of photosynthesis, leaves manufacture food for plants, which in turn ultimately nourish and sustain all land animals Botanically, leaves are an integral part of the stem system
Leaves - Biology Online Tutorial Leaves are highly efficient solar energy converters They capture light energy and through the process of photosynthesis They are able to trap energy in the form of sugar molecules that are constructed from carbon dioxide and water (both found in the atmosphere)
Plant Leaf: Features, Structure, Parts, Functions, Facts The giant leaves of the Raphia palm (Raphia regalis) can reach lengths of up to 82 feet (25 meters), making them the longest leaves of any plant Some leaves can store water like a cactus Succulent plants such as aloe vera and certain agave species have thick, fleshy leaves that retain water, allowing them to thrive in arid environments
Leaf Development: How Plants Create Their Leaves . . . Leaves are fundamental to plant life, serving as the primary engines of photosynthesis that convert sunlight into energy Their vast diversity in shape and form, from the simple blades of grass to the complex lobed structures of an oak tree, is a testament to their evolutionary adaptation