1: Elliptical.. An elliptical-shaped leaf is a "flattened" oval. The sides are NOT parallel to each other.

2: Oval. An oval-shaped leaf has an oval shape. The widest part of the leaf is in the middle (red dotted line).

3: Egg (or ovate). An egg-shaped leaf has a round base and has the widest point of the leaf below the middle of the leaf (see red dotted line).

4: Linear. A linear-shaped leaf is very narrow, compared to its length.

5: Oblong. An oblong-shaped leaf is relatively narrow, the sides are parallel to each other. This leaf is much longer than wide.

6: Lance-shaped. A lancedshaped leaf is relatively long, pointed at the tip, round at the base, but the sides are NOT parallel.

7: Round. A round-shaped leaf is more or less round.

8: Triangular. A triangular-shaped leaf has the shape of a triangle.

9: Cordate (or heart-shaped). A cordate shaped leaf is heart shaped.

10: Kidney (or reniform). A kidney-shaped leaf is shaped like a kidney.

11: Shield (or peltate). A shield-shaped leaf has the petiole attached at the center of the leaf. It looks like a shield.