Plants can have leaves of many types, but without a doubt the most “simple” is the lanceolate leaf. There are many species that, since its evolution and to the present day, have been and are producing it. But, what are their characteristics?
If you are curious to know the answer to that question, then I will tell you .
What is the leaf of a plant?
The leaves are the most important parts of the plants, since thanks to them they can breathe and do the photosynthesis smoothly. They sprout from the stems and branches, and are generally green in color (although they can be of other colors, and even variegated). In addition, they can also be smooth or leathery in texture, with a jagged or simple margin.
And that’s not to mention its shape: compound, whole, pinnate, and of course also lanceolate.
What are lanceolate leaves?
It is a type of blade that is shaped like a spearhead. It is long, with the central nerve clearly visible, and narrow.
What plants have leaves like this?
As we mentioned, there are many plants that have this type of leaf, such as:
Privet (Ligustrum)
Image – Arizona State University
They are a genus of evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous shrub or trees – depending on the species – that grow in Europe, Asia, and Australia. They can reach heights between 2 and 12 meterswith a dense crown from whose branches sprout dark green lanceolate leaves.
laurel (A noble laurel)
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It is an evergreen shrub or tree native to the Mediterranean that can reach a height of 5-10 meters. The trunk is usually straight, with a highly branched and dense crown composed of 3-9cm long lanceolate leaves.
Willow (Salix)
White Willow ‘Sad’
They are a genus of normally deciduous shrubs and trees, although there are semi-evergreen ones originating in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, specifically in humid areas. They can reach a maximum height of 35 meterswith lanceolate green leaves.
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