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Vocabulary Term Details

Leaves

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaves)

A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant, as defined in botanical terms, and in particular in plant morphology. Foliage is a mass noun that refers to leaves as a feature of plants. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Plant vegetative organs
Bracts
Coleoptiles
Cotyledons
Petioles
Tendrils
Foliage
Leaf veins
Mesophyll
Phyllosphere
Stomata

This term is used for the following terms: 
Conifer needles

Approved Date
08-Mar-2013

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