Drymoglossum
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A small group of ferns that grow on trees in Madagascar, tropical Asia, and New Guinea
- noun
- Specialized
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Drymoglossum
- Several species within Drymoglossum are well adapted to life as epiphytes high in rainforest canopies.
Examples
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The delicate leaves of Drymoglossum make it popular among fern enthusiasts.
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Many Drymoglossum ferns can be found in Madagascar.
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Botanists discovered a new member of the Drymoglossum genus in New Guinea.
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The Drymoglossum species thrives in humid environments.
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Botanists discovered a new member of the Drymoglossum genus in New Guinea.
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Several species within Drymoglossum are well adapted to life as epiphytes high in rainforest canopies.
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Many Drymoglossum ferns can be found in Madagascar.
Surface Forms
Drymoglossum singular
Drymoglossums plural
Etymology
Drymoglossum comes from the Greek parts drymo ('wood' or 'forest') and glossum ('tongue'). So the name means 'tongue of the forest', which helps you remember a genus of small ferns that live on tree trunks high in rainforest canopies.
