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Simple and Compound Leaf

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When a leaf blade is single and undivided, the leaf is considered _________

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Simple leaves have a single leaf blade that is connected by a petiole. The leaf blade is not divided into smaller, individual leaflets (though the margins may be toothed or even lobed). The blade of a compound leaf is divided into several leaflets.

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