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Bolbitis

Bolbitis

9.9
A group of ferns that grow on the ground or climb a little in warm tropical places
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Bolbitis
  • Researchers discovered a new Bolbitis species in the dense forests of Southeast Asia.

Examples

  • The humid greenhouse contained several species of Bolbitis thriving among moss-covered stones.

  • Many aquarists value Bolbitis for its attractive foliage in planted aquariums.

  • The Bolbitis plant thrives in humid environments.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Bolbitis for its unique foliage.

  • Researchers discovered a new Bolbitis species in the dense forests of Southeast Asia.

  • The humid greenhouse contained several species of Bolbitis thriving among moss-covered stones.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Bolbitis for its unique foliage in their tropical gardens.

Surface Forms

Bolbitis singular
Bolbitis plural

Etymology

Bolbitis is a scientific name probably made from old Greek parts. The first part bolb- means 'bulb' or 'swelling', a helpful image for the fern's thick, root-like stems, so the name points to this group of tropical ferns.