A Super Leaf is an item found in the game Super Mario Bros. 3. The item transforms Mario or Luigi into Raccoon Mario or Raccoon Luigi (respectively). As such, Mario or Luigi will grow raccoon ears and a raccoon tail. This tail has many functions. First, the tail can be twirled to attack nearby enemies. Second, if Mario or Luigi is in the air, he can descend slowly by wagging the tail. Lastly, if Mario or Luigi runs while wagging his tail, he will be able to temporarily fly.
Like the Tanooki Suit, the Super Leaf is based on the mythical Japanese raccoon-like creature known as the “tanukiâ€.