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Coniogramme

Coniogramme

9.9
A group of ferns that grow on the ground in Pacific islands and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Coniogramme ferns thrive in shady, moist forest environments across East Asia.

Examples

  • The Coniogramme species thrive in the humid conditions of tropical forests.

  • Several members of Coniogramme are cultivated in botanical gardens for their distinctive fronds.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Coniogramme genus on a remote Pacific island.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Coniogramme for its unique foliage.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Coniogramme genus on a remote Pacific island.

  • Several members of Coniogramme are cultivated in botanical gardens for their distinctive fronds.

  • The Coniogramme ferns thrive in shady, moist forest environments across East Asia.

Compounds

Coniogramme japonica
  • Specialized
9.9

A tough, fast-growing fern with broad dark green fronds

Surface Forms

Coniogramme singular
Coniogrammes plural

Etymology

Coniogramme comes from Greek parts coni- 'dust' and -gramme 'line' (the same root you see in 'diagram'). These ferns often have thin lines of spore dust on their leaves, so the name means 'dust lines', which explains why it is used for this group of ferns.