Parts of a Leaf AGR 161: Unit C Found on Internet: Unknown Source Edited By: Jennifer Stewart
Objectives Identify the parts of a leaf
Leaves the food factory of the plant produce the food used by the plant or stored for later use
Shape and size of leaves vary among plants used for identification of plants
External leaf structure petiole - leaf stalk leaf blade (leaf) has veins forms structural framework of the leaf
Midrib large center vein from which all other leaf veins extend Midrib
Margins edges of leaves assists in plant identification
Review What are the basic parts of a leaf?