Quick Facts
A leaf is an appendage on the stem of a vascular plant. Plant cells inside of a leaf contain chloroplast and conduct the photosynthesis process.
Natural Pigment
Most plant species in the plant kingdom have green leaves. A leaf gets its green color from chlorophyll, a green pigment found in chloroplasts.
Different Colors
Not all plant species have green leaves and can have a wide variety of other colors. For example, the Japanese Red Maple has red leaves.
Fun facts from "Leaf Facts for Kids"
Leaves Spinning
