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Davallia pyxidata

Davallia pyxidata

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A fern with soft brown hairy stems that creep along the ground and delicate leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The creeping rhizomes of Davallia pyxidata are covered with soft hair, giving it the common name hare's-foot fern.

Examples

  • In her greenhouse, she grows several unusual plants, including a Davallia pyxidata near the window.

  • The Davallia pyxidata thrives in humid environments.

  • Gardeners often favor the Davallia pyxidata for its decorative foliage and easy maintenance.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Davallia pyxidata for its unique appearance.

  • Gardeners often favor the Davallia pyxidata for its decorative foliage and easy maintenance.

  • The creeping rhizomes of Davallia pyxidata are covered with soft hairs, contributing to its nickname, hare's-foot fern.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Davallia pyxidata for its unique appearance and resilience in various climates.

Synonyms

Australian hare's foot
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  • Australian
9.9

A fern from Australia with hairy underground stems that look like a rabbit's foot

is native specifically to eastern Australia rather than Australia generally

Surface Forms

Davallia pyxidata singular
Davallia pyxidata singular

Morphology

davallia + pyxidata

This is a Latin binomial (scientific) species name functioning as a taxonomic label rather than a compositional English phrase. Although 'Davallia' identifies a genus of ferns, the specific epithet 'pyxidata' is not a productive English word (not found in the dictionary) and the overall meaning (a particular hare's-foot fern) cannot be derived from the parts by a B1 learner.

Etymology

Davallia pyxidata comes from the fern's creeping stems that are covered in soft, brown hairs. Gardeners call it the 'hare's-foot fern' because these fuzzy stems look like little rabbit feet, so the name points to the plant's appearance.