Leaf and Stem Form

Plant Biology
Structure: Leaves

LEAF AND STEM FORM

Identify one example of the following leaf types (woody or herbaceous plants):

sessile	____________________________________
opposite	____________________________________
alternate	____________________________________
distichous	____________________________________
pinnate	____________________________________
whorled	____________________________________
palmate (divided or compound)	____________________________________
spines	____________________________________
thorns	____________________________________

Look for examples of bark types:

smooth	____________________________________
fissured	____________________________________
cracked	____________________________________
scaly	____________________________________
papery	____________________________________
unusual	____________________________________