- Arcuate: Veins curve at ends as they approach the leaf margin.
- 3-Veined from base of leaf: Three distinct and prominent veins originating from one common point at base of leaf.
- Palmate: Multilple distinct, prominent veins orignating from a common point at the base of the leaf, often found in palmately-lobed leaves.
- Pinnate: Mulitple veins occur along a single main vein.
- Penniveined: Veins protrude from the plane of the leaf. If you run your fingers over the leaf, you can feel the distinct ribs of the veins.
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Coniferous Species
Broadleaf Species