A type of leaf structure where multiple leaflets or lobes spread out from a common central point, resembling the shape of a hand with fingers extending from the palm. This type of venation is common in cannabis leaves, where several leaflets radiate outward from the base of the leaf, giving it a characteristic hand-like appearance.
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In the Wild — Example
The palmate leaf structure of cannabis is one of the most recognizable shapes in the plant kingdom.
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