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Identification: Characteristics of Broadleaves

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Leaf attachments

Leaves may be attached to the stem by a petiole (short stalk) or may be sessile (attached directly to the stem). Some sessile leaves clasp the stem.

Leaves are attached to the stem by a petiole Leaves are sessile, lacking a petiole Leaves are sessile and clasp the stem
Leaves with petioles Leaves with no petioles Leaves that clasp the stem

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