List out the characteristics of leaf.

Explanation

1. Leaf is a lateral appendage of the stem.
2. It is borne at the node of the stem.
3. It is exogenous in origin.
4. It has limited growth.
5. It does not possess apical bud.
6. It has three main parts namely, leaf base, petiole and lamina.
7. Lamina of the leaf is traversed by vascular strands, called veins.