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Drynaria rigidula

Drynaria rigidula

9.9
A large fern that grows on tree trunks or rocks in warm, wet places
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Drynaria rigidula thrives as an epiphyte, often seen adorning the trunks of towering trees.

Examples

  • The fronds of Drynaria rigidula can reach impressive lengths in humid environments.

  • Drynaria rigidula is often found growing on tree trunks in tropical forests.

  • Botanists studied the reproduction habits of Drynaria rigidula in the wild.

  • The Drynaria rigidula is commonly found in tropical regions.

  • Have you seen the Drynaria rigidula growing on that tree?

  • In the rainforest, Drynaria rigidula displays its unique fronds that can grow several feet long.

  • During a hike, we spotted a beautiful Drynaria rigidula nestled among the rocky outcrops.

Surface Forms

Drynaria rigidula singular
Drynaria rigidulas plural

Morphology

Drynaria + rigidula

This is a scientific Latin binomial functioning as a proper name for a species; such names act as labels rather than compositional phrases. One constituent is a technical genus name and the other is not a common English word ('rigidula' is not found in the dictionary), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would not be able to derive the botanical meaning from them.

Etymology

Drynaria rigidula may come from old words that describe a plant that holds on tight. The second part, rigidula, sounds like 'rigid' (stiff), so imagine a stiff fern clinging to a tree trunk or rock. That image helps you remember it 'grows on tree trunks' and rocks.