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The 9 pages that link to Needle (botany), each with the reason it gives.

• LeafCompared with: Needles reduce exposed surface area compared with broad leaves.

• FrondCompared with: Needles are compact leaves, unlike the typically broad or divided frond.

• MicrophyllCompared with: A needle’s shape alone does not make it a microphyll; its vascular anatomy determines classification.

• PineRelated: Pine needles reduce exposed surface area while retaining photosynthetic function.

• CedrusRelated: Cedar needles occur singly on long shoots and in clusters on short shoots.

• Picea rubensBroader topic: Red spruce needles are short, stiff, and attached individually to the twigs.

• Pinus ponderosaRelated: Its long needles are grouped in bundles, usually three per fascicle.

• Abies balsameaRelated: Its flat needles are arranged singly along balsam fir’s twigs.

• Pinus strobusRelated: Its leaves are needles, grouped in bundles of five.