Leaves

Leaves

A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant, as defined in botanical terms, and in particular in plant morphology. Foliage is a mass noun that refers to leaves as a feature of plants.

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Famous quotes containing the word leaves:

    “Like to the Artick needle, that doth guide
    The wand’ring shade by his magnetick pow’r,
    And leaves his silken Gnomon to decide
    The question of the controverted houre;”
    —Francis Quarles (1592–1644)

    “At retirement, switching from “I must” to “I want” leaves me puzzled and uneasy.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

    “‘Whoever it is that leaves him out so late,
    When other creatures have gone to stall and bine,
    Ought to be told to come and take him in.’”
    —Robert Frost (1874–1963)