Question

Students were on the excursion to a botanical garden. They noted following observation. Will you be able to help them in understanding those condition?

Students observed large leaves of coconut and small leaves of Mimosa. Teacher asked it what way they are similar?

Answer 1

1. Both large leaves of coconut and small leaves of Mimosa show pinnately compound leaves.
2. In both plants, leaf lamina is divided into number of leaflets.
3. Leaflets are present laterally on a common axis called rachis, which represents the midrib of the leaf.