HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -A leaf having a single or undivided lamina is called simple leaf. The lamina can have different types of incisions, which may reach upto half (-fid), more than. half (-partite) or near the base or midrib (-sect).

Detailed explanation-2: -A simple leaf blade is undivided as shown on the left (though the margins may be toothed or even lobed). The blade of a compound leaf is divided into several leaflets as shown on the right. If there is doubt as to whether you are looking at a leaf or a leaflet, locate the lateral buds.

Detailed explanation-3: -A simple leaf consists of a single lamina and is not divided into smaller leaflets. A simple leaf is attached to the plant stem with a stalk or petiole. An example of a simple leaf includes the mango leaf, maple leaf, and hibiscus leaf.

Detailed explanation-4: -Simple leaves are single leaves that can not subdivide into leaflets. These leaves attach to a twig with the help of the petiole or stem. Compound leaves can divide to mid-vein and form multiple leaflets or blades on a common rachis. Also, sometimes the leaflets can be compound.