Botanical Nerd Word: Palmatifid

Palmatifid: Of a leaf shape which is shaped like a hand but with the leaf divisions stopping half-way down the ‘fingers.’*

The palmatifid leaves of this sweetgum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) are turning a rich, autumn red.

*Pilcher, M., Davies, L., Hurrion, D. (1995). Garden Terms. London: Hamlyn.