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Parts of a Leaf AGR 161: Unit C. Found on Internet: Unknown Source Edited By: Jennifer Stewart. Objectives. Identify the parts of a leaf. Leaves. the food factory of the plant produce the food used by the plant or stored for later use. Shape and size of leaves. vary among plants
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Parts of a LeafAGR 161: Unit C Found on Internet: Unknown Source Edited By: Jennifer Stewart
Objectives • Identify the parts of a leaf
Leaves • the food factory of the plant • produce the food used by the plant or stored for later use
Shape and size of leaves • vary among plants • used for identification of plants
External leaf structure • petiole - leaf stalk • leaf blade (leaf) • has veins • forms structural framework of the leaf
Midrib • large center vein from which all other leaf veins extend Midrib
Margins • edges of leaves • assists in plant identification
Review • What are the basic parts of a leaf?