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Notholaena

Notholaena

9.9
A small fern that grows on dry, rocky places, often in the Americas
  • noun
  • /nəˈθoʊləˌiːnə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Notholaena species thrive in arid conditions.
  • powdery Notholaena

Examples

  • Some Notholaena ferns can survive in very arid environments.

  • The botanist identified several Notholaena species growing among the rocks.

  • Hikers admired the delicate leaves of Notholaena ferns on the dry hillside.

  • Many Notholaenas can be found in the southwestern United States.

  • The gardener was thrilled to discover a specimen of Notholaena growing on the rocky slope.

  • In the dry forest, Notholaena ferns thrived among the boulders and sparse vegetation.

  • Researchers studied the unique adaptations of Notholaena ferns to survive in arid environments.

Surface Forms

Notholaena singular
Notholaenas plural

Etymology

Notholaena comes from Greek parts noth- ('false') and -laena ('cloak'), so the name means 'false cloak' and suggests the fern looks like another kind of fern. A helpful image is a small plant hiding under a thin 'cloak' of leaves on dry rocks, which can make the name easier to remember.