Alternate
Alternate leaves are arranged singely at different points along a stem.
Rein Orchid leaves are alternate.
AlternateAlternate leaves are arranged singely at different points along a stem. Rein Orchid leaves are alternate.
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OppositeLeaves and may opposite each other along the stem. Lewis Monkeyflower, Elephanthead, and Mountain Pride leaves are opposite.
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PalmatePalmate leaves resemble a hand with the fingers spread. They have lobes radiating from a common point. The Brewer's lupine and spur lupine have a palmate leaf pattern.
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WhorledA Whorl is a collection of three or more similar organs projecting from a node. Whorled Penstemon, blossoms are whorled about a single node.
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PinnateLeaflets arranged along the long axis of the leaf. Pinnately form in pairs along a central stalklike rachis. Elephanthead leaves are pinnate.
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BipinnateTwice pinnate or bipinnate means the primary leaflets are being again divided into secondary leaflets. Yarrow leaves are bipinnate.
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