plant identification review

PLANT IDENTIFICATIO

N REVIEW

The broad, flat part of a leaf.

BLADE

The stem-like part of the leaf.

PETIOLE

Can you identify the leaf division or leaf type?

SIMPLE

A type of leaf where the leaflets form a pattern that

resembles a feather.

PINNATELY COMPOUND

Can you list at least two ways in which to identify a

tree?

•REPRODUCTIVE PARTS•SIZE & SHAPE•BARK & FRUIT

•LEAVES

Can you identify the compound leaf type?

PALMATELY

Another name for a deciduous tree or tree with

leaves.

BROAD LEAF

The pattern by which leaves are attached to a stem or

branch.

LEAF ARRANGEMENT

Can you identify the leaf arrangement?

OPPOSITE

A leaf with one bladeand one petiole.

SIMPLE

The place where the stem of the leaf attaches to the

branch.

NODE OR BUD

Can you identify the leaf venation?

PINNATE

A leaf with one petiole and many separate blades.

COMPOUND

A type of leaf where the leaflets form a pattern that resembles the palm of your

hand.

PALMATELY COMPOUND

Can you identify the leaf margin?

TOOTHED OR SERRATED

Another name for a coniferous tree or tree with

needles or scales.

NARROW LEAF

The leaf type defined as either simple or compound.

LEAF DIVISION

Can you identify the leaf division or leaf type?

COMPOUND

Feather-like vein pattern found in mostly elliptical shaped leaves without

lobes.

PINNATE

The multiple leaves or blades that make up a

compound leaf.

LEAFLETS

Can you identify this leaf arrangement?

ALTERNATE

A curved or rounded projection caused by a

notch or sinus in the leaf margin.

LOBE

The bottom of the leaf blade.

LEAF BASE

Can you identify the leaf venation?

PARALLEL

The outer boundary or edge of the leaf.

LEAF MARGIN

The vein pattern in a leaf.

LEAF VENATION

Can you identify this leaf margin?

ENTIRE OR SMOOTH

Leaf venation where the veins do not touch like in tropical plants and ferns.

PARALLEL

How does the petiole aid in photosynthesis?

TURNS THE LEAF TOWARDS THE SUN.

Can you identify the leaf venation?

PALMATE

What is the function of the leaf blade?

COLLECTS THE SUN’S ENERGY FOR USE IN PHOTOSYNTHESIS.

Fan-like vein pattern found mostly in leaves with lobes

and sinuses.

PALMATE

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