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What do leaves have in them?
Chlorophyll– a chemical that is in leaves throughout the year and that helps them make food through photosynthesis. It is also what makes leaves green. Carotenoid– a chemical in leaves that makes them yellow and orange. Just like chlorophyll, it is in leaves throughout the year, but it is not as strong as chlorophyll.
What does every leaf have?
Each leaf typically has a leaf blade ( lamina ), stipules, a midrib, and a margin. Some leaves have a petiole, which attaches the leaf to the stem; leaves that do not have petioles are directly attached to the plant stem and are called sessile leaves.
How long can a leaf?
The standard Leaf S and Leaf SV models feature a 40-kWh battery pack with a range of 150 miles. The Leaf SV Plus and Leaf SL Plus sport a 62-kWh battery pack with a maximum range of 215 miles. The Leaf S Plus has the longest range. It also has the 62-kWh battery-pack, but it can go up to 226 miles on a single charge.
What kind of leaves do plants need to survive?
Leaves vary a lot in size and shape. A plant living in a crowded rainforest may need large leaves to catch the light. A plant growing on a cliff top has lots of light, but is exposed to strong winds, so needs small, strong leaves to survive. Many plants are broad-leaved, which means their leaves are wide and flat.
What do the leaves of a plant do?
The leaves of plants play a vital role in taking energy from the Sun and converting it into food. Leaves vary a lot in size and shape. A plant living in a crowded rainforest may need large leaves to catch the light.
What kind of plant eats needle like leaves?
They are also often easily eaten by herbivores but are very efficient at photosynthesizing because of their large surface area. Needle-like leaves are grown by a number of plants, in particular species of conifers such as pines.
What do you do with leaves in your garden?
Convert leaves into organic matter for your garden by composting them. Organic matter is the silver bullet for building healthy garden soil that grows gorgeous, productive plants. It helps with soil aeration, moisture retention and even disease fighting. When making compost, leaves break down at different rates depending on how thick they are.