tripinnatifid

9.9

A leaf that is divided three times into small parts that are split and look like feathers

adjective
/ˌtrɪpɪnəˈtɪfɪd/

Specialized

: tripinnatifido

The fern's tripinnatifid fronds give it a delicate, lace-like appearance.

Examples

Botanists identify some carrot family leaves as tripinnatifid due to their complex division.
A tripinnatifid leaf is much more finely cut than a simple pinnatifid one.
The tripinnatifid leaves are beautiful.
Look at that tripinnatifid leaf over there!
The fern's tripinnatifid leaves have intricate shapes that enhance its beauty.
Many tripinnatifid plants thrive in shaded areas, showcasing their complex leaf structures.
A tripinnatifid leaf appears delicate and is often found in various species of ferns.

How Divided

tripinnatifid

Specialized

9.9

bipinnate

Specialized

9.9

pinnate

Specialized

1 9.6

pinnatifid

Specialized

9.9

entire

Specialized

1 8.3

Surface Forms

tripinnatifid positive

Morphology

tripinnatifid = pinnatifid (semi-transparent) = tri + pinnatifid

The prefix 'tri' meaning 'three' is straightforwardly added to the botanical adjective 'pinnatifid' to indicate a threefold division.

Etymology

Tripinnatifid breaks into tri- 'three' and pinnatifid, where pinna means 'feather' and -fid means 'split'. So a tripinnatifid leaf is like a feather that is cut into feather-like parts three times, which is why such leaves look very finely divided and lace-like.