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Leave arrangements: Two leaves are situated opposite each other at each node.

Leaves generally have a short lifespan and the old leaves separate from the stem by the process of ____________.

The green sepals and the brightly coloured petals of most flowers

A sessile leaf (usually a cataphyll) is modified into a thorn.

____________ are formed by lateral branches with limited growth in length. They are thus formed from an axillary bud. The growing-point hardens and the stem changes into a xxxxx.

Leave arrangements: More than two leaves per node. In some cases, as many as nine leaves occur per node

Usually in the form of a leaf-like outgrowth at the point where the petiole joins the stem.

General structure of a euphylls.