Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Q3. How is a pinnately compound leaf different from a palmately compound leaf?

Pinnately Compound Leaf	Palmately Compound Leaf
The leaflets are attached to the common axis, called rachis.	The leaflets are attached at a common point on the leaf stalk.
Examples include neem and Cassia fistula(also called golden shower plant)	Examples include silk cotton ( Bombax) and Cannabis.