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Leaf Arrangement
Venation
Leaf Shape
Leaf Margin
Leaf Apex
Leaf Base
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Alphabetical w/ Definitions

  1. Naked Bud
    A bud lacking scales.

  2. Narrow-pyramidal
    Tetrahedral; triangle that is taller than wide. Width is about half of height. Same as reticulate.

  3. Net-veined
    Veins interlaced as in a network across the face of a leaf.

  4. Node
    Point where new leaves or branches emerge (See also Internode).

Tutorial Terms

Leaf Apex

Leaf Arrangement

Leaf Base

Leaf Margin

Leaf Shape

Venation

 

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