Leaf shape can vary considerably. The most common shapes include oval, truncate, elliptical, lanceolate, and linear. Leaf tips and bases may also be unique, with names based on their shapes.

The study, Diverse plant RNAs coat Arabidopsis leaves and are distinct from apoplastic RNAs, was published Jan. 3, 2025 in ...

An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to ...

Uppsala University. (2025, March 19). Unique cell shape keeps lymphatic vessels and plant leaves stable. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 11, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2025 / 03 ...

"When we activate CUC1 in Arabidopsis thaliana, it also forms more complex leaves." Their experiments not only help explain the different leaves of the two plant species studied, they also demonstrate ...

A South American plant called Boquila trifoliolata can mimic the leaves of other plants, and it’s stirring up drama in the botany world. There’s drama in the plant world — and a shape ...