Term:
Simple
Simple
Definition:
Referring to an organ, such as a leaf, that is not divided into smaller units. Opposite of compound.
Referring to an organ, such as a leaf, that is not divided into smaller units. Opposite of compound.
Glossary Details:
Title: Leaf complexity and position. Drawing by B. Angell.
Description: Leaf complexity and position . Simple leaves are in the top row and compound leaves are in the bottom row. Leaf positions are illustrated in the top row. From the Guide to the Vascular Plants of Central French Guiana. Part 1 (Mori et al., 1997).