Parts of a LeafAGR 161: Unit C

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Objectives Identify the parts of a leaf

Leaves the food factory of the plant produce the food used by the plant or

stored for later use

Shape and size of leaves vary among plants used for identification of plants

External leaf structure petiole - leaf stalk leaf blade (leaf)

has veins forms structural

framework of the leaf

Midrib large center vein

from which all other leaf veins extend

Midrib

Margins edges of leaves assists in plant

identification

Review What are the basic parts of a leaf?