Question

The chief characteristics of the leaf are:- please tell.
​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Leaf is a lateral appendage of the stem.

It is borne at the node of the stem.

It is exogenous in origin.

It has limited growth.

It does not posses apical bud.

It has three main parts namely, leaf base, petiole and lamina.

Answer 2

Answer:

The leaf is a lateral dissimilar appendage of the stem.

1. A leaf is always borne at the node of the stem.
2. Generally, there is always an axillary bud in the axil of a leaf.
3. It is exogenous in origin and develops from the swollen leaf primordium of the growing apex.
4. The growth of leaf is limited.
5. The leaves do not possess any apical bud or a regular growing point.
6. A leaf has three main parts – Leaf base, petiole and leaf lamina. In addition, it may possess two lateral outgrowths of the leaf base, called stipules.
7. The leaf lamina is traversed by prominent vascular strands, called veins.

Explanation:

hope this helps you