: having lobes
palmately lobed leaves

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The bold, deeply lobed foliage of this shade loving perennial grows in mounds that carpet the floor of shade gardens year round. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025 As these leaves turn yellow and die, however, they will be replaced with ornate, deeply lobed leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long and 6 inches wide. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2025 Sun Exposure: Dappled sun; part shade Soil Type: Rich, dry to medium, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral, slightly alkaline (7.0-8.0) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Hellebores are gorgeous shade plants with thick, deeply lobed foliage and flowers that open in winter. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025 The architectural plants also bring unique ornamental appeal to the garden, with bold, deeply lobed foliage and an attractive spreading habit. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025 Kangaroo paw fern gets its name from its lobed leaves, which reminded some imaginative person of kangaroo toes. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025 Dusty Miller Botanical Name: Jacobaea maritima Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Moist, Well-draining, Rich Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (5.5-7.0) Dusty miller is another plant grown for its foliage, which is deeply lobed and covered in silver hairs that give leaves a silvery sheen. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 This self-organization approach using simulated chemicals enabled Loopy to form and transition between various lobed shapes spontaneously. Trevor Smith, The Conversation, 26 Feb. 2024 Already showing characteristics of both parents with dark green, glossy leaves and spiny, lobed leaflets, this vigorous plant will be a showstopper in any garden. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

lobe + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lobed was in 1756

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“Lobed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lobed. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

lobed

adjective
: having lobes
cells with lobed nuclei
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