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Timothy Daly

Driving to and from my office, I observe the many trees that thrive in our area. One of their most visible features is the infinite number of leaves they possess. Some are deciduous, meaning they drop their leaves in winter, while others are evergreen, keeping them year-round. Leaves are one of the most essential parts of the plant. Why is that?

The leaf’s primary function is to catch sunlight and turn this energy into sugars for food. They are made wide and flat, receiving much light without weighing much.

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Timothy Daly is the Agricultural and Natural Resource agent with UGA Extension Henry. He can be contacted at 770-288-8421 or tdaly@uga.edu.

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