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Because leafs are full of chlorophyll, which is used for photosynthesis. If the leafs are in the shade they cannot utilize the sun for photosynthesis.
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∙ 14y agoThey do not overlap so that sunlight can get to each leaf in order for photosynthesis to take place which is how they create glucose which is their food.
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