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6. Leaves

Most of the plants around us have leaves. Leaves are the most important

parts of plants. We can identify the plants by looking at their leaves.

Plants of the same type have the same type of leaves. For example, the

leaves of a mango tree are the same no matter wherever it grows.

Neem tree
Mango tree Banana plant

Parts of a leaf

Leaves have a broad and flat surface Leaf blade

called the leaf blade or lamina. The Midrib

lamina is covered by a network of fine

lines known as veins. The lamina has a
primary vein called the midrib. Other Leaf veins

veins branch out from the mid-rib. Parts of a leaf

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