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Answer» Differences between simple and compound leaf: | S. NO. | Simple Leaf | Compound Leaf | | (i) | Lamina is not divided into distinct lobes or leaflets i.e., it has single lamina. | Lamina is incised into two or more distinct leaflets. The leaflets are borne either at the tip of petioles or on the sides of rachis. Leaflets do not bear any axillary bud. | | (ii) | Axillary bud is present in the axil of simple leaf. | Axillary bud is present in the axil of whole leaf. | | (iii) | Simple leaves are in acropetal succession on stem. | Leaflets of a compound leaf are not in acropetal succession on rachis. | | (iv) | Base of leaf may have stipules. | Stipules may be present at the base of compound leaf. | | (v) | Simple leaves appear in one or more plane. | Leaflets in a compound leaf lie in one plane only. |
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