Palmate compound leaf is the one in which the leaflets develop from

Rachis

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Tip of petiole

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Branch of rachis

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Node

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Solution

The correct option is D Tip of petiole
In palmate compound leaf, the leaflets develop from a tip at the distal end of the petiole. In pinnate compound leaf, the leaflets develops on either side of an extension of the petiole called the rachis.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Tip of petiole.'

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