state the different types of leaves
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palmate
pinnate
reticulate venation
parallel venation
there are some modifications
It is of two types :-
A leaf is said to be simple, when its lamina is entire or may be incised to any depth , but not up to the midrib or petiole .
Example :- Peepal , Mango , Radish .
A leaf in which the leaf blade is incised up to the midrib or petiole , thus dividing it into several small parts , i.e leaflets.
Compound leaf is of two types :-
- Pinnately Compound leaf -
In this types of leaf , leaf blade is incised up to the mid rib and mid rib is known as rachis . Leaflets are arranged on both side of rachis .
Example :- Neem.
- Palmately Compound Leaf :-
In this type incision of leaf are directed from leaf margins to apex of the petiole and all leaflets are attached at the tip of the petiole .
Rachis is absent in palmately Compound Leaf.
Example :- Silkcotton.