leaves.

1. The leaf is the part of a plant that grows from the stem or branches (dahan).

2. Most of teh leaves that we can see around us are green.

3. There are also leaves that are yellow, red or a dull colour.

4. Leaves of different plants are also different in shape and texture.

5. The leaves of plants can be long, oval or irrigular in shape.

6. The surface of leaves can be rough or smooth and shiny.

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