Term:
Leaf blade
Leaf blade
Definition:
The expanded portion of a leaf, it and the petiole combined equal the leaf. Same as lamina.
The expanded portion of a leaf, it and the petiole combined equal the leaf. Same as lamina.
Glossary Details:
Title: Actinodromous leaf venation. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Description: Actinodromous leaf venation of Acer platanoides from an unvouchered plant at the Metro North Botanical Garden train station in Katonha, New York. Note that the primary veins arise at the summit of the petiole.