A typical dicot leaf shows presence of three main parts Leaf base or Hypopodium, Petiole or Mesopodium and Leaf lamina/blade or Epipodium.
1. Leaf base or Hypopodium:
a. The point by which leaf remains attached to the stem is known as leaf base.
b. The nature of leaf base varies in different plants. It may be pulvinus (swollen), sheathing or ligulate, etc.
