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Lomogramma

Lomogramma

9.9
A group of large climbing ferns from Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Lomogramma
  • Species of Lomogramma are known for their distinctive climbing habit and lush green fronds.

Examples

  • The botanist carefully examined the Lomogramma specimen collected from the rainforest in Borneo.

  • Our greenhouse features several rare Lomogramma plants from Southeast Asia.

  • The Lomogramma thrives in humid environments.

  • Have you seen a Lomogramma in the wild?

  • Our greenhouse features several rare Lomogramma plants from Southeast Asia.

  • Species of Lomogramma are known for their distinctive climbing habit and lush green fronds.

  • The botanist carefully examined the Lomogramma specimen collected from the rainforest in Borneo.

Surface Forms

Lomogramma singular
Lomogrammas plural

Etymology

Lomogramma comes from Greek parts lomo- ('edge' or 'fringe') and -gramma ('line' or 'mark'), so it suggests a 'fringed line'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of these climbing ferns as having marked or fringed leaf edges and long, line-like leaves.