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A STUDY OF LEAVES. 



PARTS. 



The parts of a complete leaf are- — 



Blade, the flattened green part. 



Petiole, the stem. 



Stipules, small leaves at the base. 



Blade. 



Petiole. 



Stipules. 



BLADE. 



The blade carries on the important work of 

 digestion and breathing. Air enters the plant 



