A leaf is an organ of a vascular plant and is the principal lateral appendage of the stem. The leaves and stem together form the shoot.Foliage is a mass noun that refers to leaves collectively.
Typically a leaf is a thin, dorsiventrally flattened organ, borne above ground and specialized for photosynthesis. Most leaves have distinctive upper (adaxial) and lower (abaxial) surfaces that differ in colour, hairiness, the number of stomata (pores that intake and output gases) and other features. In most plant species, leaves are broad and flat. Such species are referred to as broad-leaved plants. Many gymnosperm species have thin needle-like leaves that can be advantageous in cold climates frequented by snow and frost. Leaves can also have other shapes and forms such as the scales in certain species of conifers. Some leaves are not above ground (such as bulb scales). Succulent plants often have thick juicy leaves, but some leaves are without major photosynthetic function and may be dead at maturity, as in some cataphylls, and spines). Furthermore, several kinds of leaf-like structures found in vascular plants are not totally homologous with them. Examples include flattened plant stems (called phylloclades and cladodes), and phyllodes (flattened leaf stems), both of which differ from leaves in their structure and origin. Many structures of non-vascular plants, and even of some lichens, which are not plants at all (in the sense of being members of the kingdom Plantae), look and function much like leaves. The primary site of photosynthesis in most leaves (palisade mesophyll) almost always occurs on the upper side of the blade or lamina of the leaf but in some species, including the mature foliage of Eucalyptus palisade occurs on both sides and the leaves are said to be isobilateral.
The Nissan Leaf (also formatted "LEAF" as a backronym for leading environmentally-friendly affordable family car) is a compact five-door hatchbackelectric car manufactured by Nissan and introduced in Japan and the United States in December 2010, followed by various European countries and Canada in 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official range for the 2016 model year Leaf with the 30 kWh battery is 172km (107 miles) on a full battery charge, while the trim with the smaller 24kWh battery is 135km (84 miles), the same as the 2014/15 model year.
As of December 2015, the Nissan Leaf is the world's all-time best selling highway-capable all-electric car. Leaf global sales passed the 200,000 unit milestone in December 2015, five years after its introduction. As of December 2015, the top markets for Leaf sales are the United States with over 89,000 units, followed by Japan with over 57,000 units, and Europe with over 49,000 Leafs. The European market is led by Norway with over 15,000 new units, and the U.K. with over 12,000 units registered.
The Leaf Label is an independent record label based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Initially known as an electronic music label, releasing mainly instrumental music, the company's approach has broadened over the last few years and now features an eclectic range of artists, with a focus on strong live performers.
The Leaf Label was created in late 1994 by Tony Morley, at that time, Press Officer at 4AD in London, along with friend and co-conspirator Julian Carrera, then working for music press company Stone Immaculate. The pair ran the label as a hobby until the end of 1996, during which time they released a series of eight 12" singles, of mainly electronic music. The label debuted in early 1995 with a 12" release by Boymerang, aka Graham Sutton of the influential post-rock band Bark Psychosis, and early releases also included two volumes of the 'Invisible Soundtracks' series of EPs. Following his recovery from a serious road accident in September 2005, Morley decided to leave 4AD at the end of 1996, setting up his own independent promo company No9, and parting company with Carrera around the same time. The company's first office was in Battersea in South West London, later moving to larger premises in Brixton, South London.
The core group of generic top-level domains consists of the com, info, net, and org domains. In addition, the domains biz, name, and pro are also considered generic; however, these are designated as restricted, because registrations within them require proof of eligibility within the guidelines set for each.
Historically, the group of generic top-level domains included domains, created in the early development of the domain name system, that are now sponsored by designated agencies or organizations and are restricted to specific types of registrants. Thus, domains edu, gov, int, and mil are now considered sponsored top-level domains, much like the themed top-level domains (e.g., jobs). The entire group of domains that do not have a geographic or country designation (see country-code top-level domain) is still often referred to by the term generic TLDs.
Different generational rivalries that date from the past and exist today have become defining elements that drive sports enthusiasts across the globe ... Smythe period while it still produces intense playoff encounters today.
Kai Trump has an estimated NIL valuation of around $1.2 million, according to USATODAY and the site On3 Sports. The site also reports she signed her first NIL deal with LeafTrading Cards in January.
The Hurricanes will clinch a playoff berth if they beat the Islanders and the Canadiens lose to the Panthers.The MapleLeafs will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Ducks and the Canadiens lose.NHL games today (Sunday, March 30).
These forms are, however, abstracted and synthesized into a rational modern structure rooted to the local context to manifest my philosophy of 'continuity within change' and 'a new leaf not a new tree'.
... for female leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators, will be having their highly anticipated "She Shines" summit today, March 29, at The BlueLeafCosmopolitan in Robinsons Bridgetown, Quezon City.
With its rounded-rectangle front fascia and full-width light bar, the Leaf looks like any number of budget EVs on the market today (the Chevy Equinox and Hyundai Kona come to mind).
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (43-25-3) at SAN JOSE SHARKS (19-42-9)Advertisement 2 ...MapleLeafs -213, Sharks +168THE BUZZ ... The Maple Leafs winger might not want to be reminded that he has just three goals in 13 career games against San Jose.
Nissan has today unveiled its all-new Leaf EV and confirmed it is to revive the iconic Micra name with a battery power supermini later this year ...Third generation Nissan Leaf ... Sunderland will manufacture the European version of the Leaf.
Nissan has today unveiled its all-new Leaf EV and confirmed it is to revive the iconic Micra name with a battery power supermini later this year ...Third generation Nissan Leaf ... Sunderland will manufacture the European version of the Leaf.
Here's how to watch the Rangers game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.What channel is New York Rangers vs TorontoMapleLeafs game on today? Time, TV schedule ... 7 p.m.Where to watch Rangers vs Maple Leafs on livestream.
The Bolts are the team to beat in this division as things stand today ...MapleLeafs 99.8% . Toronto is the third team in the mix in the Atlantic, and if I could admit some bias, I do want to see the Leafs finish in first place.
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