An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to end up ...

The sound of the wind gently whispering through tree leaves during the winter might make you think you've traveled back in ...

We're officially in autumn, and one thing lots of people associate this season with is the changing colours of the leaves. But the National Trust, which works to protect the natural environment across ...

Wherever trees grow, sooner or later their leaves get wet. For trees in wet environments, this can be a problem if films of water cover their stomata. These tiny pores allow carbon dioxide to enter ...

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