Leaf
Leaf: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Leaf, Axillary Bud, Parts of Leaf, Petiole, Leaf Base, Pulvinus Leaf Base, Stipules, Lamina, Venation of Leaf Lamina, Reticulate Venation, Parallel Venation, Simple Leaf, Compound Leaf, Pinnate Compound Leaf, etc.
Important Questions on Leaf
In Opuntia, spines are modification of:

The leaf lamina is the expanded and green part of the leaf.

Which among the following part of the leaf provides a large surface area to carry out photosynthesis?



In Gloriosa (Glory lily) the tendril is formed from

A monocot showing reticulate venation is

What term is given to the arrangement of leaves on the stem?

Fill in the blank with the correct option from the bracket.
Reticulate venation is found in most of the _____ plants. (monocot, bryophyte, dicot)


Identify the correct types of phyllotaxy which shown in the following figures


Give an example for leaf modified into pitcher.

_____ leaf has a single blade without any incisions or cut.

_____ (Axillary bud/Petiole) is the part of leaf by which it is attached to the node of stem.

Give an example of a leaf showing reticulate venation.

Give an example of a leaf showing parallel venation.



How many plants in the list given below have opposite phyllotaxy? China rose, Ocimum, Sunflower, Mustard, Alstonia, Guava, Calotropis and Nerium.
