Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Palmate, deeply lobed with typically 3 to 5 lobes
Margin
Crenate to dentate (toothed and wavy)
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Palmate venation with multiple primary veins radiating from the base
Key Features
Deeply lobed palmate leaves with a rough, sandpapery texture, prominent pale veins, and the presence of milky white sap in the stems and petioles
Description
The tree has a spreading canopy and secretes a milky white latex when cut or damaged.
Habitat
Thrives in warm, dry temperate to subtropical climates with full sun and well-draining soil; drought-tolerant once established
Native Range
Native to southwestern Asia and the Mediterranean region, but widely cultivated globally in suitable warm climates
Identified on 10/12/2026