Smaller, individual segments of a larger compound leaf. In cannabis plants, each “leaf” is actually made up of several leaflets, typically arranged in a fan-like pattern. cannabis plants usually have 5 to 9 leaflets per leaf, though the number can vary depending on the plant’s maturity, variety, and health.
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In the Wild — Example
Each leaflet of the fan leaf plays a role in photosynthesis even though we often trim them off at harvest.
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