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Which structure anchors each leaf at the node?


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Petiole:

  1. The petiole is the stalk that anchors each leaf at the node.
  2. It twists the leaf towards the sun to increase the rate of photosynthesis.
  3. Leaves having petioles are referred to as petiolate whereas without them are petiolate.
  4. Examples: leaves of celery and rhubarb.

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