The object I am observing in this draft is a group of leaves detached from an unkown plant. This part of the plant has a stem and and three small leaflets that come off of a main joint near the center. The leaves are a dark green color on the top-side and a lighter green on the bottom. They are glossy and reflect light when angled properly. If light is shown on the back or front it shows a scaly pattern and is slghtly transluscent. The leaves are flexible and very light. The top leaflet in particular has some interesting discoloration to it. It has what appears to be a snake like mark on the right side which is much darker than the rest of the leaf. This particular leaflet opens up much like a fan and has identical rounded edges about half-way up the leaf. At the very point the leaflet has a point at which both sides meet. The leaflet on the right side is small, smaller than the leaflet on the right and the top. It also has a curved pattern edge starting about half-way up the leaflet, however it is not as symmetrical as the top leaflet. The curved pattern on the upper side of the leaf is smaller than its lower half. On the lower portion of the right leaflet there is a small lump on the track of a vein. The left leaflet is similar to the right, but larger. It has a similar ridge pattern and also has a lump near a vein. The leaf has an earthy smell and has a waxy texture. From the left to right leaflet is approximately 55 mm and from the top leaflet to the stem it's about 60 mm. The stem itself is much sturdier than the rest of the leaflets, has a red color on the top, and a lighter red on the bottom. The end of the stem is bulbous and contains no roots.
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