Labelled diagram of stone breaker leaf

Here is a labelled diagram of the Stonebreaker leaf (Oxalis pes-caprae):

Note: The diagram is not to scale, and some features may be simplified for clarity.

Leaf Structure:

  1. Petiole (P): The stalk that attaches the leaf to the stem.
  2. Blade (B): The flat, leafy part of the leaf.
  3. Midrib (M): The central vein that runs along the length of the leaf.
  4. Lateral veins (LV): The smaller veins that branch off from the midrib.
  5. Leaf margin (LM): The edge of the leaf, which is typically wavy or lobed.
  6. Leaf tip (LT): The pointed or rounded end of the leaf.
  7. Leaf base (LB): The attachment point of the leaf to the petiole.

Special Features:

  1. Trifoliate leaflets (TL): The leaf is divided into three leaflets, each with its own petiole.
  2. Leaflet shape: Each leaflet is shaped like a kidney or a heart, with a rounded base and a pointed tip.
  3. Leaflet size: The leaflets are typically 2-5 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.
  4. Leaflet color: The leaflets are typically green, but may have a reddish or purplish tint on the underside.

Other Features:

  1. Stipules (S): Small, leaf-like structures that are attached to the petiole, just below the leaf blade.
  2. Leaf venation: The pattern of veins on the leaf, which is characteristic of the Oxalis genus.