Mapleleaved

Mapleleaved is an adjective used to describe leaves that resemble the silhouette of a maple leaf. The term appears in horticultural texts, botanical glossaries, and design references. The standard form in most sources is maple-leaved; mapleleaved—without a hyphen—appears less commonly and is more likely to occur as a proper noun, product name, or typographic variant.

In botanical usage, mapleleaved describes leaf morphology characterized by deep lobing and a palmate arrangement that evokes Acer leaves. While true maples (Acer species) frequently have mapleleaved leaves, the descriptor can apply to other taxa that exhibit a similar lobed, five- or more-lobed outline. It is a descriptive rather than taxonomic term.

In horticulture and landscaping, mapleleaved descriptions are used to highlight foliage shape for ornamental varieties, especially in container plantings or garden design where the leaf form contributes to seasonal color and texture. The term does not imply a taxonomic relationship and is not a formal classification.

In art, crafts, and branding, mapleleaved motifs may be used to signal nature, autumn, or maple associations. It is commonly encountered in product naming or decorative patterns rather than scientific literature.

See also: maple-leaved, Acer, palmate leaves, maple leaf motif.