Datafile_ColumnName Datafile_Measure Datafile_Units SampleID "Unique sample identifier of leaf sample. Corresponds to other physiological, chemical or structural data, where measured." N/A LMA Leaf dry mass per unit area g m-2 Cmass Carbon content of leaf by dry mass mg g-1 Nmass Nitrogen content of leaf by dry mass mg g-1 CNratio Carbon:nitrogen ratio N/A Carea Carbon content of leaf per unit leaf area g m-2 Narea Nitrogen content of leaf per unit leaf area g m-2 Site Identifier of the study site where samples are collected N/A Date Date of sample collection as YYYYMMDD YYYYMMDD leafAge "Relative age of leaf based on leaf size, color, texture, damage and position on the branch. " N/A canopyPosition "Relative position of sample within canopy, described as Lower, Mid or Upper" N/A lightExposure General leaf light conditions based on canopyPosition N/A