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Forked leaves that are divided into two lobes, resembling a fishtail.
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Some types of ferns
Leaves are small and fine, creating a feathery appearance.
Fern (Pteridophyta sp.), Asparagus (Asparagus setaceus)
Rounded or oval-shaped leaves with a smooth margin.
Aspen (Populus sp.), Alder (Alnus sp.)
Deeply lobed leaves, often with a rough texture.
Oak (Quercus sp.), Maple (Acer sp.)
Leaves that form a rosette at the base of the plant.
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Spade-shaped leaves, wide and with a distinctive shape.
Hosta (Hosta sp.), Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Spoon-shaped leaves that are rounded and bowl-like.
Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe sp.), Stonecrop (Sedum sp.)
Small, overlapping scales that cover the branches.
Cypress (Cupressus sp.), Juniper (Juniperus sp.)
Needle-like leaves, with sharp points and a narrow shape.
Pine (Pinus sp.), Spruce (Picea sp.)
Broad, flat leaves with a pointed tip, resembling a heart.
Linden or basswood (Tilia sp.)
Triangular or arrowhead-shaped leaves.
Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum)
Long, narrow and strap-like, often found in grasses.
Wheat (Triticum sp.), Corn (Zea mays)
Waxy, thick and fleshy leaves, designed to retain water.
Succulents such as Aloe (Aloe sp.), Jade plant (Crassula ovata)
Serrated or toothed leaf edges create a jagged appearance.
Elm (Ulmus sp.), Cherry (Prunus sp.)
Leaves lance-shaped, with wider base tapering to a pointed tip.
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum), Willow (Salix sp.)
Large, split or deeply-lobed leaves reminiscent of hands or fingers.
Philodendron (Philodendron sp.), Fig (Ficus sp.)
Small, rounded leaves that are sometimes glossy.
Boxwood (Buxus sp.), English Ivy (Hedera helix)
Leaves that are whorled, with three or more leaves per node.
Periwinkle (Vinca sp.), Speedwell (Veronica sp.)
Leaves with parallel veins running from the base to the tip.
Banana (Musa sp.), Canna (Canna sp.)
Oblong leaves that are rounded at both ends, coming to a point.
Magnolia (Magnolia sp.), Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
Leaves shaped like a feather, with leaflets along each side of a common stalk.
Rose (Rosa sp.), Ash (Fraxinus sp.)
Large, round leaves that are flat and lily pad shaped.
Lotus (Nelumbo sp.), Water Lily (Nymphaea sp.)
Leaves compound in arrangement with a single leaflet at the end.
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Walnut (Juglans sp.)
Compound leaves divided into three leaflets, hence 'trifoliate'.
Clover (Trifolium sp.), Poison Ivy (Toxicodendron radicans)
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