Botrychium
- noun
- /bəˈtrɪkiəm/
- Specialized
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Botrychium
- The Botrychium genus is easily recognized by its grape-like clusters of spores.
Examples
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Scientists are studying Botrychium populations to understand their ecological requirements.
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Rare species of Botrychium can be found growing in undisturbed meadows.
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I found a rare Botrychium in the forest.
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Have you ever seen a Botrychium before?
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Rare species of Botrychium can be found growing in undisturbed meadows.
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The Botrychium genus is easily recognized by its grape-like clusters of spores.
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Scientists are studying Botrychium populations to understand their ecological requirements.
Synonyms
A fern with feathery leaves and round spore clusters like grapes
A small fern with curved leaf parts that grows in meadows
Compounds
- Specialized
A small fern called moonwort with rounded leaflets shaped like a crescent
- Specialized
A small fern with finely divided leaves that look like a daisy
- Specialized
A small fern with leathery, slightly hairy fronds found in northern Europe
- Specialized
A North American fern with clusters that look like a rattlesnake rattle
Surface Forms
Etymology
Botrychium comes from the Greek root botrys, meaning 'bunch of grapes'. These small ferns have grape-like clusters of spore cases, so the name helps you remember them as 'grape ferns'.
