(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.