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pinnate leaf

 

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Noun pinnate leaf has 1 sense
  1. pinnate leaf - a leaf resembling a feather; having the leaflets on each side of a common axis
    --1 is a kind of
    compound leaf
    --1 has particulars:
     bijugate leaf, bijugous leaf; bipinnate leaf; even-pinnate leaf, abruptly-pinnate leaf; odd-pinnate leaf

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Pinnate Leaf

Definition:

A pinnate leaf refers to a type of leaf that is divided into multiple leaflets extending from a central midrib or rachis.

Examples:

  1. The coconut tree has large pinnate leaves that sway gracefully in the wind.
  2. The fronds of the fern consist of delicate pinnate leaflets.
  3. Maple trees are known for their beautiful autumn colors exhibited by their pinnate leaves.

In Botany:

In botany, pinnate leaves are a common characteristic in various plant species. They are usually arranged opposite each other along the stem, with multiple leaflets arranged in a feather-like pattern. Pinnate leaves can enable plants to efficiently capture sunlight for photosynthesis.

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