Simple

(Of leaves) not divided into leaflets. OPPOSITE: compound;


(Of inflorescences) with only one order of branching;


(Of fruits) resulting from the ripening of a single ovary, as opposed to compound fruits (which are derived from more than one flower).


Not divided, e.g., applied to a leaf not divided into leaflets.


A herb used on its own.


Consisting of only one part; not completely divided into separate segments.


A simple herb given as a remedy.


Term used for a herb that is used on its own.


Leaves with a single blade, not compound. Simple leaves may be toothed, lobed, or divided, but the divisions are always connected to one another by tissue along the leaf axis (rachis).


Describes a leaf with one part, not divided into leaflets.


Not compound, in the strict botanical meaning, though a heavily dissected leaf would not normally be called simple.


 


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