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Doryopteris

Doryopteris

9.9
A group of small to medium tropical ferns that grow in clumps
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Doryopteris
  • Several species of Doryopteris are cultivated by fern enthusiasts for their unique foliage.

Examples

  • The delicate fronds of Doryopteris make it a popular choice for shaded conservatories.

  • Botanists have noted that Doryopteris sometimes resembles ferns in the Adiantaceae family.

  • The Doryopteris species thrive in humid tropical climates.

  • Many gardeners love to cultivate Doryopteris ferns in their collections.

  • Several species of Doryopteris are cultivated by fern enthusiasts for their unique foliage.

  • The delicate fronds of Doryopteris make it a popular choice for shaded conservatories.

  • Many gardeners love to cultivate Doryopteris ferns in their collections.

Compounds

Doryopteris pedata
  • Specialized
9.9

A fern with leaves shaped like a hand that grows in tropical America

Surface Forms

Doryopteris main

Etymology

Doryopteris comes from Greek parts dory ('spear') and pteris ('fern'), and it was named this because the plant's long, pointed fronds look a little like small spears.