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Athyrium

Athyrium

9.9
A fern with delicate divided leaves often grown in shady gardens
  • noun
  • /ˈæθɪrɪəm/
  • Specialized
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  • Athyrium is commonly known as lady fern and is popular in shade gardens.

Examples

  • The delicate fronds of Athyrium make it a favorite among horticulturists.

  • The Athyrium fern thrives in shaded areas.

  • Athyrium is commonly known as lady fern and is popular in shade gardens.

  • Researchers found a new species within the Athyrium genus in tropical Asia.

  • I saw several Athyrium plants in the garden.

  • The delicate fronds of Athyrium make it a favorite among horticulturists.

  • Researchers found a new species within the Athyrium genus in tropical Asia.

Compounds

Athyrium distentifolium
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with many divided, feathery leaves that grows in cold mountain areas

Athyrium filix-femina
  • Specialized
9.8

A fern with delicate feathery leaves often grown in shady gardens

Athyrium pycnocarpon
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American fern with narrow fronds and yellowish stalks that grows in moist woods

Athyrium thelypteroides
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with long silvery growths around its young spores

Surface Forms

Athyrium singular
Athyrium plural

Etymology

Athyrium comes from Greek parts a- 'not' and thyre- 'shield', so a helpful way to remember it is 'without a shield'. This name points to a clear feature of these lady ferns: they often lack the small cover over their spores, which helps explain the genus name.