Simple and compound leaves.
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   Simple leaves can be distinguished from compound leaves by looking for
   axillary buds.
<P>
   Each  leaf has one axillary bud, where the petiole (stalk) attaches to
   the stem.
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<lI> A  simple  leaf is a single blade attached to one petiole, and one
axillary bud.
<lI> A compound leaf consists of one petiole with several leaflets.
<lI> In  a  doubly  compound leaf, each leaflet is divided into smaller
leaflets.