Palma Christ, also known as palmate or hand-shaped leaf, is a distinctive leaf shape with five or more lobes that resemble an open hand. There are several synonyms for this word, including palma christi, ricinus leaf, castor bean leaf, and hand of Christ. The term "palma christi" is derived from the Latin phrase meaning "hand of Christ," and it is often used to refer to the castor oil plant, which produces oil that was used historically for medicinal and industrial purposes. These synonyms can be used interchangeably to describe this unique leaf shape that is often associated with religious and cultural symbolism.