The difference between simple vs. compound leaves can be seen in the presence of leaflets. When a leaf is directly attached to a twig without forming any leaflets, it is a simple leaf. However, when a leaf is divided into smaller leaflets, we call it a compound leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s take a closer look at Simple leaf vs. Compound leaf:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\nStructure<\/strong><\/td> A simple leaf\u2019s structure is much simpler than that of a compound leaf<\/td><\/tr> Leaflets<\/strong><\/td> Compound leaves have leaflets while simple leaves do not<\/td><\/tr> Acropetal succession<\/strong><\/td> Compound leaves are not arranged in acropetal succession while Simple leaves are<\/td><\/tr> Lamina<\/strong><\/td> Compound leaves have lamina divisions while Simple do not<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n