Angiopteris evecta

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A very large fern with huge leaves that grows in wet tropical forests

noun

Specialized

: Angiopteris evecta

The lush valleys of Fiji are home to the massive Angiopteris evecta, whose fronds can reach several meters in length.

Examples

In tropical gardens, Angiopteris evecta is often planted for its dramatic, architectural foliage.
Botanists were excited to discover a thriving colony of Angiopteris evecta along the rainforest stream.
The Angiopteris evecta can grow up to three meters tall.
In tropical regions, Angiopteris evecta thrives in humid conditions.
In tropical gardens, Angiopteris evecta is often planted for its dramatic, architectural foliage.
The lush valleys of Fiji are home to the massive Angiopteris evecta, whose fronds can reach several meters in length.
Botanists were excited to discover a thriving colony of Angiopteris evecta along the rainforest stream.

Synonyms

giant fern

vsAngiopteris evecta

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A very large fern that grows in wet tropical forests

is more specific about its stout rhizomes and enormous fronds

Surface Forms

Angiopteris evecta singular

Angiopteris evectas plural

Morphology

Angiopteris + evecta

This is a taxonomic binomial: a learner who knows 'Angiopteris' as a genus of ferns can infer that 'Angiopteris evecta' refers to a species within that genus, so there is partial compositional information. However, the specific epithet 'evecta' is not an English lexical item and the scientific name functions as a proper label that does not convey the detailed descriptive properties (size, habitat, primitiveness) to a B1 learner, so the meaning is not fully predictable.

Etymology

Angiopteris evecta may come from the Greek parts angio ('vessel') and pteris ('fern') and the Latin evecta ('raised'). This gives a picture of a giant fern with a thick, vessel-like base and very large, raised leaves, so the name helps you remember this huge tropical fern.