Hiker's Guide to the Trees, Shrubs,

and Woody Vines of Ricketts Glen State Park

 

Third Edition -- Internet Version

 

 

Introduction References Leaf Types Leaf Arrangements Leaf Edges Identification Key Descriptions Species List

 

Leaf Arrangements

Opposite (2 leaves per node)

Opposite and Simple:

Opposite and Pinnately Compound:

 

Whorled (3 or more leaves per node) - Here, these are grouped with opposite leaves.

Whorled and Pinnately Compound:

 

ALTERNATE (one leaf per node)

Alternate and Simple:

 Alternate and Pinnately Compound:


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Updated 29 June 2005.