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🌿 Plant Anatomy Reference Guide

🍃 Leaf Arrangements

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Alternate
Leaves attach one at a time at different levels along the stem
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Opposite
Leaves grow in pairs directly across from each other on the stem
⭐
Whorled
Three or more leaves attach at the same point, forming a circle
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Rosette
Leaves radiate from a central point at ground level

🍂 Leaf Features

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Simple Leaf
Single, undivided blade attached to the stem
✋
Compound Leaf
Leaf divided into separate leaflets
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Smooth Margin
Edge of leaf is even, without teeth or lobes
⚡
Serrated/Toothed
Edge has saw-like teeth pointing forward
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Lobed
Deep indentations create distinct sections

🌸 Flower Structure

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Petals
Colorful parts that attract pollinators
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Sepals
Green leaf-like parts under the petals
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Stamens
Male parts with pollen-bearing anthers
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Pistil
Female part in flower center that becomes fruit

🌱 Stem Features

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Herbaceous
Soft, green, non-woody stems
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Woody
Hard, brown stems like trees and shrubs
⭕
Round Stem
Circular cross-section (most common)
◼️
Square Stem
Four-sided stem (mint family characteristic)
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Node
Point where leaves attach to the stem

📈 Growth Patterns

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Upright/Erect
Grows straight up without support
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Spreading
Grows outward more than upward
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Vine/Climbing
Grows by climbing on supports
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Trailing/Cascading
Hangs down or spreads along ground

✨ Special Features

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Thorns/Spines
Sharp protective structures on stems
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Tendrils
Thin, curling structures for climbing
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Milky Sap/Latex
White fluid when stem or leaf is broken
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Fuzzy/Hairy
Tiny hairs covering leaves or stems
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Aromatic
Releases scent when touched or crushed