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Anogramma

Anogramma

9.9
A group of small ferns that grow in warm, wet places
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Anogramma genus includes species that thrive in moist, shaded environments.

Examples

  • The delicate fronds of Anogramma make it an attractive addition to botanical gardens.

  • The Anogramma fern thrives in humid environments.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Anogramma group in South America.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Anogrammas for their unique appearance.

  • The Anogramma genus includes species that thrive in moist, shaded environments.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Anogramma group in South America.

  • The delicate fronds of Anogramma make it an attractive addition to botanical gardens.

Compounds

Anogramma leptophylla
  • Specialized
9.9

A small fern from Central and South America with thin divided leaves that grows on moist rocks in forests

Surface Forms

Anogramma singular
Anogrammas plural

Etymology

Anogramma is a scientific name made from Greek parts; the second part gramma means 'letter' or 'something written' and is the same root you see in anagram and telegram. A helpful way to remember it is to picture the fern's small leaves or tiny spots as little letters, which is why botanists gave this name to a group of ferns.