Pinnate

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A type of leaf venation or structure in which the leaf has a central main vein (midrib) with smaller secondary veins branching off from it in a pattern resembling a feather. This arrangement is common in various plant species and is characterized by leaflets or lobes extending on either side of the central vein in a symmetrical fashion.

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In the Wild — Example

The pinnate venation of the cannabis leaf distributes nutrients efficiently from the central midrib outward.

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