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|image = Leaf Rings.jpg | |image = Leaf Rings.jpg | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|type = | |type = Vegetation | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|made by = | |made by = | ||
|used by = | |used by = | ||
|first = An Unearthly Child (TV story) | |first = An Unearthly Child (TV story) | ||
|appearances = | |appearances = | ||
}} | }}{{you may|Clara's leaf}} | ||
A '''leaf''' was a component of [[plant]]s and [[tree]]s. | A '''leaf''' was a component of [[plant]]s and [[tree]]s. | ||
== Biology == | |||
Leaves grew on [[plant]]s and [[tree]]s. On [[Earth]], during the [[autumn]], dead leaves would fall to the ground. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Rings of Akhaten (TV story)|The Rings of Akhaten]]'') | |||
While Earth's trees had [[green]] or [[orange]] leaves, other planets had leaves of different colours. The [[Cadonwood tree]]s of [[Gallifrey]] had [[silver (colour)|silver]] leaves, as did the trees native to [[Fragrance]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Neverland (audio story)|Neverland]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Fragile Yellow Arc of Fragrance (audio story)|The Fragile Yellow Arc of Fragrance]]'') The [[Time Tree]]s of [[Hirath]] had orange leaves and the [[Poppito tree]]s of [[Raxacoricofallapatorius]] had [[red]]dish-[[brown]] leaves. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Genocide (novel)|Genocide]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Monsters Inside (novel)|The Monsters Inside]]'') | |||
== Uses == | == Uses == | ||
Tea | === As trade goods === | ||
Tea [[plant]]s had leaves, which were used to make [[tea]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Awakening (TV story)|The Awakening]]'') | |||
[[Tobacco]] leaves were used in making [[cigarette]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[History 101 (novel)|History 101]]'') | === As drugs === | ||
Certain types of leaves had medicinal properties and some could be addictive. [[Raspberry]] leaf tea was good for the ailments of the [[throat]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sun Makers (TV story)|The Sun Makers]]'') [[Tobacco]] leaves were used in making [[cigarette]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[History 101 (novel)|History 101]]'') | |||
== | === As superstition === | ||
Some [[clover]]s had four leaves, and were considered lucky. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Triskaidekaphobia (comic story)|Triskaidekaphobia]]'') | Superstitious people believed that leaves could bring luck or be used to tell the future. Some [[clover]]s had four leaves, and were considered lucky. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Triskaidekaphobia (comic story)|Triskaidekaphobia]]'') Tea leaves were read by [[psychic]]s to tell the future. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Clyde Langer (TV story)|The Curse of Clyde Langer]]'') | ||
[[ | === As a weapon === | ||
[[Missy]] claimed she once built a [[gun]] out of leaves. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lie of the Land (TV story)|The Lie of the Land]]'') | |||
== History of leaves on Earth == | |||
In [[1981]], a leaf dubbed [[Clara's leaf|"the most important leaf in human history"]] brought [[Dave Oswald|Dave]] and [[Ellie Oswald]] together. Their daughter [[Clara Oswald|Clara]] kept the leaf as a keepsake. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Rings of Akhaten (TV story)|The Rings of Akhaten]]'') | |||
[[ | === Alternate Earths === | ||
In a dream created by the [[Dream Lord]], [[Rory Williams]] at first mistook the sound of [[the TARDIS]] materialising for the sound of someone blowing away leaves with a [[leaf blower]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Amy's Choice (TV story)|Amy's Choice]]'') | |||
== History of trees on other planets == | |||
== History == | |||
While on a colony built entirely on one giant tree, the [[Eleventh Doctor]] and [[Amy Pond]] once used a giant leaf as a [[parachute]] when escaping the [[Pulpavore]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Evergreen Death (comic story)|The Evergreen Death]]'') | While on a colony built entirely on one giant tree, the [[Eleventh Doctor]] and [[Amy Pond]] once used a giant leaf as a [[parachute]] when escaping the [[Pulpavore]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Evergreen Death (comic story)|The Evergreen Death]]'') | ||
The [[Sixth Doctor]] kept a [[cabbage]] leaf in his [[C chest]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Carrionite Curse (audio story)|The Carrionite Curse]]'') The floor of [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] [[Cloister Room]] was covered in dried leaves. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') | |||
[[ | |||
On [[Susan Foreman]]'s [[Planet (An Unearthly Child)|home planet]], there were [[tree]]s with silver [[leaves]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites (TV story)|The Sensorites]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sensorites (novelisation)|The Sensorites]]'') The [[Tenth Doctor]] later mentioned that [[Gallifrey]] had trees with [[silver (colour)|silver]] leaves. ([[TV]]: ''[[Gridlock (TV story)|Gridlock]]'') | |||
[[Category:Botany from the real world]] | [[Category:Botany from the real world]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:53, 23 May 2024
- You may be looking for Clara's leaf.
A leaf was a component of plants and trees.
Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]
Leaves grew on plants and trees. On Earth, during the autumn, dead leaves would fall to the ground. (TV: The Rings of Akhaten)
While Earth's trees had green or orange leaves, other planets had leaves of different colours. The Cadonwood trees of Gallifrey had silver leaves, as did the trees native to Fragrance. (AUDIO: Neverland, AUDIO: The Fragile Yellow Arc of Fragrance) The Time Trees of Hirath had orange leaves and the Poppito trees of Raxacoricofallapatorius had reddish-brown leaves. (PROSE: Genocide, PROSE: The Monsters Inside)
Uses[[edit] | [edit source]]
As trade goods[[edit] | [edit source]]
Tea plants had leaves, which were used to make tea. (TV: The Awakening)
As drugs[[edit] | [edit source]]
Certain types of leaves had medicinal properties and some could be addictive. Raspberry leaf tea was good for the ailments of the throat. (TV: The Sun Makers) Tobacco leaves were used in making cigarettes. (PROSE: History 101)
As superstition[[edit] | [edit source]]
Superstitious people believed that leaves could bring luck or be used to tell the future. Some clovers had four leaves, and were considered lucky. (COMIC: Triskaidekaphobia) Tea leaves were read by psychics to tell the future. (TV: The Curse of Clyde Langer)
As a weapon[[edit] | [edit source]]
Missy claimed she once built a gun out of leaves. (TV: The Lie of the Land)
History of leaves on Earth[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 1981, a leaf dubbed "the most important leaf in human history" brought Dave and Ellie Oswald together. Their daughter Clara kept the leaf as a keepsake. (TV: The Rings of Akhaten)
Alternate Earths[[edit] | [edit source]]
In a dream created by the Dream Lord, Rory Williams at first mistook the sound of the TARDIS materialising for the sound of someone blowing away leaves with a leaf blower. (TV: Amy's Choice)
History of trees on other planets[[edit] | [edit source]]
While on a colony built entirely on one giant tree, the Eleventh Doctor and Amy Pond once used a giant leaf as a parachute when escaping the Pulpavores. (COMIC: The Evergreen Death)
The Sixth Doctor kept a cabbage leaf in his C chest. (AUDIO: The Carrionite Curse) The floor of the TARDIS Cloister Room was covered in dried leaves. (TV: Doctor Who)
On Susan Foreman's home planet, there were trees with silver leaves. (TV: The Sensorites, PROSE: The Sensorites) The Tenth Doctor later mentioned that Gallifrey had trees with silver leaves. (TV: Gridlock)
