1. Parts of a Leaf AGR 161: Unit C Found on Internet: Unknown Source Edited By: Jennifer Stewart

2. Objectives Identify the parts of a leaf

3. Leaves the food factory of the plant produce the food used by the plant or stored for later use

4. Shape and size of leaves vary among plants used for identification of plants

5. External leaf structure petiole - leaf stalk leaf blade (leaf) has veins forms structural framework of the leaf

6. Midrib large center vein from which all other leaf veins extend Midrib

7. Margins edges of leaves assists in plant identification

8. Review What are the basic parts of a leaf?