Kansas Leaves - Function and Parts

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What colors can the leaves of the American Elm be?

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Green, yellow, orange.

Front

What is the main function of leaves?

Back

Gather sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is a characteristic of a compound leaf?

Back

It has multiple leaflets attached to a single petiole.

Front

What colors do the leaves of the Sugar Maple change to in the fall?

Back

Red, orange, and yellow.

Front

What is the scientific name of the Roughleaf Dogwood?

Back

Cornus drummondii.

Front

What process do leaves primarily facilitate?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What is the role of chlorophyll in leaves?

Back

It captures sunlight for photosynthesis.

Front

What are the two main types of leaves?

Back

Simple and compound leaves.

Front

What is the petiole?

Back

The stalk that attaches the leaf blade to the stem.

Front

What is the difference between simple and compound leaves?

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Simple leaves have one leaf blade; compound leaves have multiple leaflets.