34 Type of Leaf
Simple leaf: The shapes may be simple or quite complex, but the leaf blade is continuous.
Compound leaf: The blade is divided into two or more leaflets.
When examining a leaf, look for axillary buds- they will be above a petiole.
Both simple leaves and compound leaves have axillary buds above the petiole.
Simple leaves which appear compound…
Sometimes simple leaves look compound when they are not.
The examples are all simple leaves even though they have more complex shapes.
You should always look for buds above the petioles, and you may need to do this over several areas of the plant.