Question

What are the two major types of leaves? Explain in brief by giving examples.

Answer 1

Leaves are of two kinds, simple leaves and compound leaves.

1. Simple leaf - The leaf with an entire lamina.

E.g. peepal, mango, China rose, etc.

1. Compound leaf: The leaf in which lamina divides into several leaflets.

E.g. Tamarind, neem, etc.