Question

Define the following:
Compound leaf

Answer 1

Compound leaf:

1. A leaf remains attached to the stem through a common stalk known as the petiole.
2. A leaf in which the flat and green lamina part is cut into different smaller leaflets on a common stalk is called a compound leaf.
3. The leaflet present at the very end of the leaf is termed the terminal leaflet.
4. Compound leaves can effectively reduce wind resistance and water loss by evaporation by minimizing the surface area.
5. Examples of compound leaves include rose and neem leaves.