BR#59

Name: ____________________________________________ LEAF ANATOMY

Date: ______________

The leaf is the primary photosynthetic organ of the plant. It consists of a flattened portion, called the blade (circle the blade of the leaf on the picture), which is attached to the plant by a structure called the petiole (circle the petiole of the leaf on the picture). Sometimes leaves are divided into two or more sections called leaflets. Leaves with a single undivided blade are called simple, those with two or more leaflets are called compound. 1. What is the primary photosynthetic organ of the plant?

2. Leaves are divided into two or more sections, what are the sections called?

3. What is the difference between simple and compound leaves? 4. Color the leaves.