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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]
Chart illustrating leaf morphology terms. The following terms are used to describe leaf morphology in the description and taxonomy of plants. Leaves may be simple (that is, the leaf blade or 'lamina' is undivided) or compound (that is, the leaf blade is divided into two or more leaflets). The edge of the leaf may be regular or irregular, and ...
A maple leaf is on the coat of arms of Canada, and is on the Canadian flag. The maple is a common symbol of strength and endurance and has been chosen as the national tree of Canada. Maple leaves are traditionally an important part of Canadian Forces military regalia, for example, the military rank insignia for generals use maple leaf symbols ...
A map showing the Chehalis River, tributaries, and area railroads as forming the shape of a maple leaf. The Italian city of Campobasso was known as "Canada City" or in a minor way "Maple Leaf City", since during the Second World War, Canadian troops invaded the city and freed it from the Germans. [17]
The leaves are simple and palmately veined, 8–16 cm (3 + 1 ⁄ 4 – 6 + 1 ⁄ 4 in) long and 6–12 cm (2 + 1 ⁄ 4 – 4 + 3 ⁄ 4 in) broad, with deep angular notches between the five lobes. The 5–12 cm (2– 4 + 3 ⁄ 4 in) long, slender stalks of the leaves mean that even a light breeze can produce a striking effect as the downy silver ...
The inside of the acorn's shell is hairless. Its leaves typically have sharp lobe tips, with bristles at the lobe tip. [29] Sect. Ilex, the Ilex oak and its relatives of Eurasia and northern Africa. Styles are medium-long; acorns mature in 12–24 months, appearing hairy on the inside. The leaves are evergreen, with bristle-like extensions on ...
From ancient history to the modern day, the clitoris has been discredited, dismissed and deleted -- and women's pleasure has often been left out of the conversation entirely. Now, an underground art movement led by artist Sophia Wallace is emerging across the globe to challenge the lies, question the myths and rewrite the rules around sex and the female body.
Leaves are boiled and strained and the water discarded. [350] Sesamum alatum: Sésame de gazelle: Eaten in dry regions of Africa like Chad as a vegetable. Considered as famine food in some areas [351] [352] [353] Sesamum indicum: Sesame [354] [355] Sesamum radiatum: Benniseed: Fresh leaves and young shoots are a popular leafy vegetable in ...