having many parts or sides. adjective. (of a leaf shape) divided into three lobes. synonyms: trilobate, trilobated, trilobed compound. composed of more than one part.

What are three lobed leaves called?

Poison ivy leaves are compound rather than simple – a single leaf is divided into three separate portions, called leaflets. Plants with three leaflets are often referred to as being trifoliate.

What does a lobed mean?

Adj. 1. lobed - having deeply indented margins but with lobes not entirely separate from each other. lobate. compound - composed of more than one part; "compound leaves are composed of several lobes; "compound flower heads"