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How many blades does a simple leaf have?


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Simple leaves:

  1. A leaf consists of the lamina, leaf base, and petiole.
  2. When a single lamina is connected to the main stem by a petiole, it is called a simple leaf.

Blades in a simple leaf:

  1. Based on the structural morphology, leaves are classified as simple leaves and compound leaves.
  2. A simple leaf has one blade for each petiole.
  3. The petiole attaches the leaf to the stalk.
  4. Plants like Pear, Maple, Hibiscus, Mango, and Guava are examples of simple leaves.

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