Doryopteris
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A group of small to medium tropical ferns that grow in clumps
- noun
- Specialized
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Doryopteris
- Several species of Doryopteris are cultivated as ornamental plants in tropical gardens.
Examples
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The fronds of Doryopteris are distinctive for their tufted appearance.
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The Doryopteris ferns thrive in humid environments.
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Researchers discovered a new variety of Doryopteris in the Amazon rainforest.
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Many gardeners prefer Doryopteris for their unique appearance.
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Researchers discovered a new variety of Doryopteris in the Amazon rainforest.
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Several species of Doryopteris are cultivated as ornamental plants in tropical gardens.
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The fronds of Doryopteris are distinctive for their tufted appearance.
Compounds
Doryopteris pedata
- Specialized
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A fern with leaves shaped like a hand that grows in tropical America
Surface Forms
Doryopteris singular
Doryopterises plural
Etymology
Doryopteris is built from Greek dory ('spear') and pteris ('fern'), so the name means 'spear fern' and helps you remember the tufted leaves that can be long and spear-like.
