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Leaf: Plant structure which is the primary location for photosynthesis. Long slender leaves are often referred to as needles.

Compound Leaf: A leaf in which the blade forms small leaflets. Compound leaves that have several small leaflets originating from a central axis are termed pinnately compound; example: rose. Compound leaves . . . View Full Definition

Simple Leaf: A leaf in which the blade does not form leaflets.

Leaf Primordia: Young leaves, recently formed by the shoot apical meristem, located at the tip of a shoot.

Ginkgo Leaf (Ginkgo Biloba): Circulatory, brain circulation, anti-inflammatory, vasoddilatory, relaxant, has been suggested in the following conditions: vertigo, tinnitus, inner ear disturbances including partial deafne . . . View Full Definition

Leaf Shutter: See between the lens shutter.

Comfrey Leaf powder (Symphytum officinale): Impressive in speeding wound healing and guarding against scar tissue, soothes irritated surfaces, helps hemorrhages wherever they occur, internally or on the skin.

Leaf Spring: A spring that comprises strips of spring steel clamped together commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. One end is fixed and the other is attached to the spring component. It i . . . View Full Definition

Root-Leaf-Vascular System Axis: Refers to the arrangement in vascular plants in which the roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients, the leaves carry out photosynthesis, and the vascular system connects the roo . . . View Full Definition

Maple Leaf: A gold, silver, or platinum coin minted in Canada that usually trades at slightly more than its current bullion value.