Difference between Stem and Leaf
No. |
Stem |
Leaf |
1. |
Stem consists of nodes and internodes, it is the main axis of plant. | Leaves are generally green in colour and it helps to make food for the plant. |
2. | Stem bears buds, shoots, leave and at the base roots. |
Leaves capture sunlight to make food for the plants, it is called as photosynthesis. |
3. |
Stem is the main axis of the plant. | Leaf is basically a broad expanded blade which is lamina and it attaches to the stem with the help of petiole. |
4. | Stems are divided into three types which are underground stem, Aerial stem and Sub-aerial stem. |
Leaves are divided into two types which are simple leaves and compound leaves. |
5. |
On the stem, flowers and fruits are generally present. | Leaves include petiole, midrib, blade, vein, small netted veins. |
6. | Stem may stores food and conducts water, minerals and food to the other parts of the plant. Green stem have ability to produce food by themselves. |
Leaves gives us food and acts as object in rituals. |
7. |
Stems are used as food materials. Potatoes and onion both are stems of the plants. Stem also gives support to the leaves and flower and keeps leaves in the light. |
Leaf contains stomata openings which can open and close. They exchange gases with the atmosphere. |