Tree Shape or Silhouette . Treehugger/ Alexandra Cristina Nakamura. Though not technically a part of a tree, the tree shape is still a distinguishing feature and another way to help in its ...

Leaf shape can vary considerably. The most common shapes include oval, truncate, elliptical, lanceolate, and linear. Leaf tips and bases may also be unique, with names based on their shapes.

A phylogenetic tree, also known as a phylogeny, is a diagram that depicts the lines of evolutionary descent of different species, organisms, or genes from a common ancestor. Phylogenies are useful ...