Question

Difference between variegated and simple leaves ( atleast 3 points )

Answer 1

The lamina is not divided into separate lobes or leaflets.

2. A bud lies in its axil.

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3. The base of the leaf may have stipules.

4. The simple leaves may be borne in one or more planes.

5. Simple leaves are produced on the stem in an acropetal succession.

Difference # Compound Leaves:

1. The lamina is divided into two or more leaflets which may either arise at the tip of petiole or on the sides of a rachis.

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2. A bud lies in the axil of the whole leaf but the individual leaflets do not bear axillary buds.

3. The stipules may occur at the base of the whole leaf but corresponding structures are absent at the base of the leaflets (exception— Beans).

4. Leaflets of a compound leaf are always borne in one plane.

5. Leaflets of a compound leaf develop almost simultaneously.

Answer 2

Both the leaves have various differences as per their characteristics.

• The differences in the leaves are -

1. Simple ones have an undivided blade, whereas variegated have green and non-green leaf portions.
2. Variegated might have a recurring or divided leaf lamina, whereas simple ones have a continuous leaf lamina.
3. Simple ones are more abundant in nature, whereas variegated ones are unusual.