Leaf Shape: Deltoid
Triangular like the Greek letter delta, bottom two corners often rounded off.
Populus deltoides is the most commonly used example of this shape.
Though the Amur Maple leaf varies on any given plant, even with the lobing, the overall leaf shape is still deltoid.
Botanical Terminology > Leaf Shape > Deltoid
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