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The leaf is a part of the plant that is charge of making food for the plant.
99% of the photosynthesis is done here.
Leaves can be used to identify trees by looking at the leaf’s characteristics.
Parts of the Leaves Petiole - a thin stalk that connects the blade of the
leaf to the plant's stem. Blade - a thin, flat part of the leaf that extends off
the end of the petiole. Veins - contain vascular tissue and transport food,
water, and minerals Lobe - rounded or pointed section of a leaf Margin – the border or edge of a leaf; there are
many different types Base – the bottom part of the leaf Leaflet – one of the small leaves on a compound
leaf