Definition
If something is 'palmately-lobed,' it means its lobes radiate outwards from a central point, resembling the fingers of a hand. Think of a maple leaf spread out like an open palm β. The lobes all originate from the same base, giving it a distinctive radial symmetry. Itβs different from pinnately lobed, where lobes are arranged along a central stalk. This term is primarily used in botany to describe leaf shapes. Visualize your hand, and then turn each finger into a rounded lobe!