used to describe a leaf whose leaflets arise from a common point.
compound leaves characterized by several leaflets radiating from a common point at the end of a rachis
A compound leaf with the leaflets attached at the tip of the petiole.
The arrangement of leaflets in whorled fashion around the top of the petiole, which then attaches to the stem of the plant. This resembles the arrangement of fingers attached to the palm of a hand, which itself attaches to the arm (at the wrist). Ohio Buckeye and European Horsechestnut are good examples of palmately compound leaves.
Leaves divided to the base so that all leaflets are attached at the same point.