Leaf Terminology

Question 1

Opposite

Answer 1

Mint leaves grow in pairs, joining at the same node on the stem

Question 2

Alternate

Answer 2

The leaves of twisted stalk grow along the stem, one at each node

Question 3

Whorled

Answer 3

Cleavers have three or more leaves around one node on a stem

Question 4

Rosette

Answer 4

Tumble mustard leaves are arranged around the base of the plant, forming a dense May of leaves on the ground

Question 5

Compound

Answer 5

Red clover leaves are separated into three leaflets

Question 6

Pinnate

Answer 6

Wild licorice has a compound leaf with opposite leaflets along the axis

Question 7

Oblong

Answer 7

Showy milkweed leaves are longer than they are wide

Question 8

Lanceolate

Answer 8

Stinging nettle leaves are longer than they are wide, with a speared tip

Question 9

Ovate

Answer 9

Broadleaf plantain has oval or egg-shaped leaves

Question 10

Palmate

Answer 10

Cow parsnip veins radiate from a central point into lobes

Question 11

Entire

Answer 11

Lilac leaves are smooth around the margin

Question 12

Serrated

Answer 12

The margins of Oregon grape leaves are jagged or toothed

Question 13

Lobed

Answer 13

Scrub oak leaves have deep rounded margins