According to the release, the study found even these penta-leaflet samples could vary, with two main leaf orientations noted: ...

Moreover, unlike angiosperms, the leaves of Furcula did not reach high densities of veins, and thus were not as efficient as angiosperm leaves in fixing carbon. The authors suggest that Furcula ...

Leaflets and stems are covered with fine hair. Palmate leaves are composed of 6 to 8 leaflets radiating from a central point. Flowers mature from the bottom of the plant to the top forming hairy pods ...