The first leaf on a corn plant has a rounded end, known as the flag leaf. This is the only leaf on the plant that exhibits this trait. When determining the number of leaves on a corn plant, the flag leaf should be the first leaf counted.
The first leaf on a corn plant has a rounded end, known as the flag leaf. This is the only leaf on the plant that exhibits this trait. When determining the number of leaves on a corn plant, the flag leaf should be the first leaf counted.