Twigs (Forked) are small woody fragments that split into two distinct arms, creating the familiar “Y” shape often seen in branches and sapling offshoots. This form occurs naturally when a twig develops a junction point, where growth diverges into separate directions. The surfaces may be smooth or rough, marked by buds, nodes, or scars, and the angles of the fork can be narrow and sharp or broad and open.

Found beneath trees and shrubs in forests, fields, and gardens, forked twigs highlight the structural decisions of plant growth, where energy divides to create new stems. They are sometimes described as split twigs or Y-shaped fragments, emphasizing their defining feature. As ground material, they offer visual complexity, introducing branching geometry into otherwise linear arrangements. Ecologically, forked twigs provide microstructures that trap leaves and debris while contributing to the natural cycle of decomposition, symbolizing both division and the generative potential of growth.