๐๐ค๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐ฎ || The Leaf || Parts of a ๐๐๐๐ ||
๐๐ค๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐ฎ The Leaf:- The leaf is a lateral, generally Battened structure borne on the stem. It develops at the node and bears a bud in its axil. The axillary bud later develops into a branch. Leaves originate from shoot apical meristems and are arranged in an acropetal order. They are the most important vegetative organs for photosynthesis. Parts of a ๐๐๐๐:- The leaves also consist of two lateral outgrowths called stipules at their bases. A typical leaf has three main parts. i. Leaf ๐ฝ๐๐จ๐ (Hypopodium) The leaf is attached to the stem by the leaf base. Monocots, the leaf base is said to be sheathing as it expands and partially and wholly surrounds the stem. In dicots, the leaf base bears two lateral outgrowths called stipules. In some leguminous plants, the leaf base may become swollen which is called the pulvinus. Leaves with stipules are called stipulate and those without them are termed as ?...