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palmate, palmated 1. shaped like an open hand 2. Botany having more than three lobes or segments that spread out from a common point 3. (of the feet of most water birds) having three toes connected by a web palmate [′pä‚māt] (botany) Having lobes, such as on leaves, that radiate from a common point. (vertebrate zoology) Having webbed toes. (zoology) Having the distal portion broad and lobed, resembling a hand with the fingers spread. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The decorative leaves of blue hibiscus are palmate, deeply lobed and appear to be the hybrid offspring of an oak leaf and a snowflake. It is a striking species, growing up to 15 feet tall, with sharply lobed, palmate leaves that turn bright red or crimson as the season progresses. |
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