A leaf shaped like a foot.

Pedate Leaf

A leaf shaped like a foot.

"Peltate, with the petiole inserted in the lamina, but not in the center of it."—Darby, 1855

Peltate Leaf

"Peltate, with the petiole inserted in the lamina, but not in the center of it."—Darby, 1855

"Perfiolate leaf, caused by the union of two opposite leaves."—Darby, 1855

Perfiolate Leaf

"Perfiolate leaf, caused by the union of two opposite leaves."—Darby, 1855

"Perfiolate leaf, caused by the union of the lobes of the leaves."—Darby, 1855

Perfiolate Leaf

"Perfiolate leaf, caused by the union of the lobes of the leaves."—Darby, 1855

A feather-like leaf with multi-divided features.

Pinnate Leaf

A feather-like leaf with multi-divided features.

A leaf where the lobes go near to the middle.

Pinnatifid Leaf

A leaf where the lobes go near to the middle.

Here is a leaf of the pitcher plant. You see that it has an opening at the upper end. It can hold considerable water.

Pitcher Plant Leaf

Here is a leaf of the pitcher plant. You see that it has an opening at the upper end. It can hold considerable…

"Transverse section of a plicate or plaited leaf." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Plicate Leaf

"Transverse section of a plicate or plaited leaf." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

"Polygonaceae, a natural order of Dicotyledons, containing 30 genera with about 700 species, chiefly in the north temperate zone, and represented in Great Britain by three genera. They are mostly herbs characterized by the union of the stipules into a sheath or ocrea, which protects the younger leaves in the bud stage." —Encyclopaedia Britannica Company, 1910

Stem and Leaf Part of Polygonum

"Polygonaceae, a natural order of Dicotyledons, containing 30 genera with about 700 species, chiefly…

A kidney-shaped leaf.

Reniform Leaf

A kidney-shaped leaf.

"Reticulated leaves are those the veins of which branch and ramify in all directions, forming a complete network."—Darby, 1855

Reticulated Vein Leaf

"Reticulated leaves are those the veins of which branch and ramify in all directions, forming a complete…

"Transverse section of a revolute leaf." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Revolute Leaf

"Transverse section of a revolute leaf." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

The Roman Leaf design is shown as a capital of a column in Pantheon, Rome. The spoon-like roundings of the points of the leaves, as well as the deep incisions are designed to look good from a distance.

Roman Leaf

The Roman Leaf design is shown as a capital of a column in Pantheon, Rome. The spoon-like roundings…

The Roman Capital Leaf has rounder and broader tips.

Roman Capital Leaf

The Roman Capital Leaf has rounder and broader tips.

The Romanesque Leaf design has more rounder and broader tips.

Romanesque Leaf

The Romanesque Leaf design has more rounder and broader tips.

This Romanesque leaf design was found in a monastery in St. Trophimus (Southern France).

Romanesque Leaf

This Romanesque leaf design was found in a monastery in St. Trophimus (Southern France).

The leaflets are often serrated and sheath at the base.

Rose Leaf

The leaflets are often serrated and sheath at the base.

"Ruccinate, when the divisions of a pinnatifid leaf are more or less triangular, and pointing downwards."—Darby, 1855

Ruccinate Leaf

"Ruccinate, when the divisions of a pinnatifid leaf are more or less triangular, and pointing downwards."—Darby,…

A leaf that resembles an arrow-head in shape.

Saggitate Leaf

A leaf that resembles an arrow-head in shape.

A leaf shaped like a triangle.

Sagittate Leaf

A leaf shaped like a triangle.

A leaf in the shape of an arrow-head.

Sagittate Leaf

A leaf in the shape of an arrow-head.

A leaf where the depressions are broad at the bottom.

Sinuate-Lobed Leaf

A leaf where the depressions are broad at the bottom.

A leaf which is broad at the apex, and gradually tapering into the petiole.

Spathulate Leaf

A leaf which is broad at the apex, and gradually tapering into the petiole.

Style of Louis XVI Leaf.

Style of Louis XVI Leaf

Style of Louis XVI Leaf.

A leaf in the shape of an awl.

Subulate Leaf

A leaf in the shape of an awl.

A leaf with three leaflets.

Ternate Leaf

A leaf with three leaflets.

A leaf with triple the amount of feather-like leaves.

Tripinnate Leaf

A leaf with triple the amount of feather-like leaves.

Here is a leaf of the Venus's fly trap which is a spring trap for flies and other insects. Here you see the leaf as it is spread out, wide open.

Venus Fly Trap Leaf

Here is a leaf of the Venus's fly trap which is a spring trap for flies and other insects. Here you…

Here is a leaf of the Venus's fly trap which is a spring trap for flies and other insects. The two parts of the leaf close together and the points on the edges are locked together.

Venus Fly Trap Leaf

Here is a leaf of the Venus's fly trap which is a spring trap for flies and other insects. The two parts…

This is an example of a whorled-shaped leaf structure.

Whorled Leaf

This is an example of a whorled-shaped leaf structure.

"Effect of removal of a leaflet from a palmately compound leaf (e.g. Woodbine). B, normal leaf; C, after removal of upper right-hand leaflet. A, Unbroken lines represent average normal position of leaflets; dotted lines, average position of leaflets after operation; barred line, position of leaflet removed." -Gager, 1916

Leaflet Removal

"Effect of removal of a leaflet from a palmately compound leaf (e.g. Woodbine). B, normal leaf; C, after…

A leafy branch, with separate roots illustrated on the right.

Leafy Branch with Roots

A leafy branch, with separate roots illustrated on the right.

A border made of leaves.

Leaves

A border made of leaves.

A clump of leaves in the grass.

Leaves

A clump of leaves in the grass.

Leaves and flowers

Leaves and flowers

Leaves and flowers

This illustration shows leaves derived from the oval type:
13. Ovate and Serrate; 14. Palmately three cleft.

Leaves Derived from the Oval Type

This illustration shows leaves derived from the oval type: 13. Ovate and Serrate; 14. Palmately three…

A decorative divider with leaves, flowers, and birds.

Leaves Divider

A decorative divider with leaves, flowers, and birds.

Decorative leaves.

Decorative Leaves

Decorative leaves.

Four leaves.

Four Leaves

Four leaves.

"Parallel-veined leaves are those in which the veins proceed from their origin to their termination without any subdivision; the veins being connected by minute, parallel, straight veinlets, passing perpendicularly from one to another."—Darby, 1855

Parallel-Veined Leaves

"Parallel-veined leaves are those in which the veins proceed from their origin to their termination…

Six leaves.

Six Leaves

Six leaves.

Two leaves.

Two Leaves

Two leaves.

"Lecythis ovata. 1. a flower divided perpendicularly; 2. a stamen." -Lindley, 1853

Lecythis

"Lecythis ovata. 1. a flower divided perpendicularly; 2. a stamen." -Lindley, 1853

The leaves of leea amabilis grow on long channeled leafstalks. Leaflets grow in two or three pairs. The upper surface of the leaves have a velvety texture and a deep bronzy green color.

Leea Amabilis

The leaves of leea amabilis grow on long channeled leafstalks. Leaflets grow in two or three pairs.…

"Leptolaena multiflora. 1. a perpendicular section of its flower; 2. a diagram of its structure; 3. a section of its seed." -Lindley, 1853

Leptolaena

"Leptolaena multiflora. 1. a perpendicular section of its flower; 2. a diagram of its structure; 3.…

A slender-fronded fern with straw-colored leaves. The fronds can reach between 9 inches and 12 inches in length. It is commonly found in Brazil.

Pteris Leptophylla

A slender-fronded fern with straw-colored leaves. The fronds can reach between 9 inches and 12 inches…

Cos Lettuce, or Romaine Lettuce, is distinguished by its upright habit, and the oblong form of its leaves.

Cos Lettuce

Cos Lettuce, or Romaine Lettuce, is distinguished by its upright habit, and the oblong form of its leaves.

Two of the asci and contained double spores, quite like those of a Lichen

Lichen

Two of the asci and contained double spores, quite like those of a Lichen

A stone on which various Lichens are growing, such as (passing from left to right) a Parmelia, a Sticta, and on the right, Lecidia geographica, so called from its patches resembling the outline of islands or continents as depicted upon maps.

Lichens

A stone on which various Lichens are growing, such as (passing from left to right) a Parmelia, a Sticta,…

Two asci of the same, and contained spores, and accompanying filaments.

Lichens

Two asci of the same, and contained spores, and accompanying filaments.

A leaf of the Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley

A leaf of the Lily of the Valley

Diagram of a flower of Linden, showing the calyx valvate and corolla imbricate in the bud, etc.

Linden

Diagram of a flower of Linden, showing the calyx valvate and corolla imbricate in the bud, etc.

Long and narrow and with parallel sides.

Linear

Long and narrow and with parallel sides.

The Assyrian link border is a painted bas-relief found in Khorsabad, Iraq. It is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain.

Assyrian Link Border

The Assyrian link border is a painted bas-relief found in Khorsabad, Iraq. It is a scroll design of…

The external margin link border is found on the outside of a Greek kylix or wine-drinking cup. It is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain.

External Margin Link Border

The external margin link border is found on the outside of a Greek kylix or wine-drinking cup. It is…

The Greek Cyma Link Border is a design found between the ceiling and the wall. It is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain.

Greek Cyma Link Border

The Greek Cyma Link Border is a design found between the ceiling and the wall. It is a scroll design…

The Greek hydria link border is a design found on the outside of a Greek pottery used for carrying water. It is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain.

Greek Hydria Link Border

The Greek hydria link border is a design found on the outside of a Greek pottery used for carrying water.…

The illumination of a Koran link border is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain. This design is found on the tomb of the Sultan El-Ghury in Egypt.

Illumination of a Koran Link Border

The illumination of a Koran link border is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain. This design…

The modern link border is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain.

Modern Link Border

The modern link border is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain.

The mosaic ornament link border was designed during the Byzantine time in San Marco, Venice, Italy. It is a scroll design of leaves connected like a chain.

Mosaic Ornament Link Border

The mosaic ornament link border was designed during the Byzantine time in San Marco, Venice, Italy.…