true leaf
In botany, 'true leaves' are the leaves that appear after the initial seed leaves, known as cotyledons.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A leaf that develops after the cotyledons and resembles the mature leaves of the plant.
Example
- The seedling's true leaves are starting to develop, indicating healthy growth.
- True leaves are essential for photosynthesis and the overall development of the plant.
C2Plant Morphology
(technical)A leaf that contains vascular tissue and emerges from the apical meristem.
Example
- The presence of vascular tissue in true leaves distinguishes them from cotyledons.
Similar
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