simple leaves

Unlobed plant foliage

Simple leaves are leaves with a single, undivided blade attached to the stem, as opposed to compound leaves, which are divided into multiple leaflets.

The blade may have smooth, lobed, or serrated edges, but remains one continuous piece: Oaks and maples have simple leaves, while walnuts have compound leaves.

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leaf structure/complexity

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Leaf with distinct leaflets

bipinnate leaves

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G