Leaves can be either simple or compound in shape. Simple leaves have a single leaf blade, while compound leaves have many leaflets. Remember, you can tell the difference between a leaf and a leaflet by looking for the bud at the base of the petiole.
| Simple leaf shapes | Compound leaf shapes |
|---|---|
 Entire leaf |
 Singly compound leaf |
 Palmate (heart shaped) |
 Palmately compound leaf |
 Palmately lobed |
 Doubly compound leaf |
 Pinnately lobed |