The characteristics of leaves are: 1) Leaves are of different shape and size.
2) Leaves store food.
3)The leaves also give out oxygen which is essential for all living things.
4) They are the food-making factory of the plant or the site of food making in plant. Leaf contains chlorophyll,which helps to absorb light. Food is prepared by a process called photosynthesis which uses sunlight, air and water to make food.
Functions of leaf
Characteristics of leaves
Some of the learners also asked: Where is photosynthesis taking place in plants?