noun
ivy-leaved maple
A species of maple native to Japan, Acer cissifolium. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, usually written in kana.
ミツデカエデは、葉が三枚の小葉に分かれているのが特徴です。
The ivy-leaved maple is characterized by its leaves being divided into three leaflets.
The name ミツデカエデ literally means 'three-handed maple', referring to the three leaflets. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.