The spiky, iconic Canadian maple leaf. A large, lush Florida palm leaf. Thin aspen leaves rustling in the crisp Colorado air. You can probably recall many different leaf shapes from many different ...

"Data correlating shape and settling across a broad range of natural, mutated, and artificial leaves support the fast-leaf-hypothesis: Deciduous leaves are symmetric and relatively unlobed in part ...

Shape and symmetry help determine where a leaf lands — and if the tree it came from can recoup the leaf’s carbon as it decomposes.

Most have interesting leaf shapes and produce a profusion of colorful flowers nearly year-round. One example, the wax begonia, or Begonia semperflorens-cultorum, makes a wonderful bedding plant.

The ecologists say that this is a “shade-intolerant” species, meaning that its seeds cannot sprout in shaded conditions.

The preference of Heliconius butterflies for certain leaf shapes is innate, but can be reversed through learning. These results support a decades-old theory for explaining the evolution of the ...

A study suggests how mechanical forces influence the shapes of plant leaves and flower petals. The genetic and biomolecular mechanisms that give rise to complex 3D shapes in plant organs have been ...

Researchers know that the variation in leaf shapes can mean big differences in a farmer's bottom line. Now, a new discovery gives plant breeders key genetic information they need to develop crop ...

Anyone who looks at their bowl of salad or at their garden can see how different the shapes of leaves can be. Spinach leaves, for example, have smooth edges and are comparatively simple in form, while ...

Switching leaf shapes Researchers discover a genetic switch in plants that can turn simple spoon-shaped leaves into complex leaves with leaflets ...

Pasta, a global culinary delight with over 350 shapes, extends beyond Italian borders. From spaghetti and fettuccine to fusilli and farfalle, each shape complements specific sauces. Filled pastas ...

Tree anatomy, including leaf shape and twig parts, helps you identify and name tree species. Knowing a tree's physiology will help with identification.