ivy-leaved maple
A species of maple native to Japan, Acer cissifolium. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, usually written in kana.
The ivy-leaved maple is characterized by its leaves being divided into three leaflets.
Kanji form is rare; the plant name is usually written in kana.
The name ミツデカエデ literally means 'three-handed maple', referring to the three leaflets. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.