Leaves
Plant leaves are green in color as they contain green colored pigment called chlorophyll.
Leaves are the photosynthetic organs for green plants.
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| Functions of the Leaves |
Types of Leaves:
There are two main types of leaves, which are classified according to their shapes, and they are:
- Simple Leaves and
- Compound Leaves
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| Figure: Comparison between Simple and Compound Leaves |
Dicot and Monocot Leaves:
According to the type of seed they produce, leaves for flowering plants are grouped into:
- Dicot Leaves and
- Monocot Leaves
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| Comparisons between Monocot and Dicot Leaves |
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| Figure: Monocot and Dicot Leaves |
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