A distinctive characteristic is the broad space between the leaf edge and the marginal vein.

The complex and difficult design of the column's capital often required drilling to undercut the leaf edges.

The leaf edges are sharp and can easily cut human skin.

The leaf edges may be straight or adorned with several serrations.

Net veins attractive in pattern and shape near the leaf edge.

Near the wavy leaf edge, is an intramarginal vein, not always easily seen.

The leaf edges are curled around by silk to provide protection.

Eventually, as the mine becomes tentiform, the leaf edge is slightly curled.

The leaf edges are generally entire, though sometimes finely serrated.

The leaves are about 10 inches long and wide, its leaf edge being slightly thorny.