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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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