Leaf+Characteristics

__leaf charachteristics__ __alternate leaves__:a single leaf grows from its own location or node and the leaves alternate sides.

__compound leaf:__a leaf having more than one blade.

__pinnately compound leaf:__a compound leaf with leaflets on either side of the stem.

__whorled leaves:__three or more leaves growing from a single location or node.

__opposite leaves :__two leaves grow opposite of each other at the same location or node.