Leaves

Photosynthetic organs of vascular plants.

foliage leaf blades

Leaves are the primary photosynthetic organs of vascular plants, typically flat and thin structures that grow from stems. They capture sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis and help regulate water loss in plants.

/liːvz/

The word 'leaves' comes from Old English 'leaf', denoting a part of a plant.

Leaves are like tiny food factories for plants, using sunlight to make sugar that helps them grow.

What is a leaf? A plant's primary organ for photosynthesis
How do leaves help plants? They capture sunlight and exchange gases like carbon dioxide and oxygen
What colors are leaves? Leaves can be green, red, yellow, or brown

plant parts foliage

needle leaves broadleaf

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tree plant

botanical photosynthetic plant component